- The Rangers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Rangers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MSG | CHSN
The Chicago Blackhawks (27-32) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (28-35) on Mar. 27 in New York, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Rangers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+135).
The Blackhawks vs. Rangers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Rangers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Blackhawks vs Rangers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Rangers will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Rangers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rangers will cover the spread with 82.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+6.60 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 away games (+5.80 Units / 64% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+4.95 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.80 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+4.75 Units / 24% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games (+9.15 Units / 33% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.85 Units / 34% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+5.05 Units / 34% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+5.00 Units / 38% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 45-27 against the spread this NHL season (+1.85 Units / 1.54% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 27-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units /-2.8% ROI
- Blackhawks are 30-40 when betting the Over for -13.85 Units / -17.32% ROI
- Blackhawks are 40-30 when betting the Under for +7.4 Units /9.38% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 36-36 against the spread this NHL season (-10.35 Units /-8.68% ROI).
- Rangers are 28-44 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.95 Units / -24.65% ROI
- Rangers are 32-37 when betting the Over for -8.6 Units / -10.7% ROI
- Rangers are 37-32 when betting the Under for +2.85 Units / 3.61% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Rangers vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +155 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +160 |
| Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) | +220 |
| Anton Frondell (CHI) | +230 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | +230 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Rangers vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Sam Rinzel (CHI) | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -275 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Rangers vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 3.5 +110 | 3.5 -150 |
| Sam Rinzel (CHI) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +105 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +130 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov (NYR) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 27-44 (.380) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 9-114 (.073) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .152
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Rangers are 27-44 (.380) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 5-17 (.227) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 18-36 (.333) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .470
The Rangers are 65-86 (.430) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blackhawks averaged 0.78 expected goals per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks averaged 12.5 high danger chances per game last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers scored 18 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers had 6 cycle chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Rangers had 12.79 expected goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 35.4 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12.8
The Blackhawks have allowed 1.36 expected goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.06
The Blackhawks have allowed 7.9 high danger chances per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.1
The Blackhawks have allowed 17 second chance scoring opportunities in the first period this month — most among NHL Teams
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers have allowed 44 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed 43 rush chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers had a .588 slot save percentage in overtime last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .775
The Rangers had a .880 save percentage while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .905
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