New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers (17-20-1) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (13-24-2) for a Sunday matinee at the United Center. The opening faceoff in the Original Six battle will be at 3 p.m. (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Rangers vs. Blackhawks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 1-0 with 2-1 road win on Dec. 9

New York is playing the back half of a weekend double. On Saturday, the Rangers lost a 7-4 game to the Washington Capitals. The Blueshirts had allowed just 8 goals over their previous 5 road tilts, but they were undone in what marked their fourth road contest since Dec. 23.

The Blackhawks last played Friday, snapping a 5-game losing streak with a 4-2 home triumph over the Montreal Canadiens. Sunday’s tussle with New York will mark Chicago’s fourth game in a 5-game home stand (they’re 1-2).

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Rangers at Blackhawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Blackhawks +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+155) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at Blackhawks projected goalies

Louis Domingue vs. Petr Mrazek (7-14-1, 3.23 GAA, .893 SV%)

Domingue is a 32-year-old journeyman netminder who has appeared in 143 career NHL games. With Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, he was recalled from AHL Hartford Tuesday. Domingue has a 4-9-1 record, with a 3.64 GAA and an .888 SV% through 14 minor-league games this season.

Mrazek last played in the Dec. 31 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field when 6 St. Louis Blues shots got behind him. The 32-year-old may be glad December is in the rearview mirror: He clocked a shaky .821 SV% across 6 appearances last month.

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Rangers at Blackhawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Blackhawks 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

New York has lost 4 straight and 6 of its last 7 games on the road. Chicago is 4-2-0 across its last half-dozen on home ice.

The Blackhawks have not had good goaltending, but peg their defense as better than what shows in recent 5-on-5 play. They figure to have a shot of confidence after a stalwart response to a sloppy Winter Classic with a solid win Friday.

The Rangers are 1-3-0 when playing the second game in back-to-back situations.

FanDuel Sportsbook offers a better return on Chicago. BACK THE BLACKHAWKS (+132).

Puck line/Against the spread

Pricing here isn’t unattractive, but the Blackhawks do tend to play a lot of losses out in multi-goal territory. PASS.

Over/Under

The last 6 series meetings have netted a 4-2 mark for the Over.

The likely goalie matchup puts the shooters in the driver’s seat for this game. Both clubs have filed a slew of penalties of late, and Chicago has been strong in recent power-play opportunities (4 of last 12) and leaky of late on the kill (4 PP goals allowed in last 13 opponent chances).

When it comes to 5-on-5 expected-goal analytics, both sides appear to be due more pucks finding twine. And both have been allowing more quality chances over recent games. Expect the goaltenders to be under duress in this contest.

The OVER 6 (-115) is a strong play in this Sunday afternoon matchup.

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