- The Red Wings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Red Wings vs. Rangers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: ABC | RSN
The Detroit Red Wings (40-27) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (31-36) on Apr. 4 in New York, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 12:30 pm.
The Red Wings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Red Wings vs. Rangers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Red Wings vs. Rangers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Red Wings vs Rangers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Red Wings will win this game with 64.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Red Wings vs Rangers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Red Wings will cover the spread with 52.5% 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
Red Wings Best Bets & Trends
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games (+9.10 Units / 67% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.10 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+8.05 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+6.35 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 away games (+6.00 Units / 22% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+8.35 Units / 58% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+8.25 Units / 47% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games (+6.25 Units / 38% ROI)
Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Red Wings are 38-37 against the spread this NHL season (-0.5 Units / -0.44% ROI).
- Red Wings are 40-35 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.75 Units /3.08% ROI
- Red Wings are 33-35 when betting the Over for -5.15 Units / -6.18% ROI
- Red Wings are 35-33 when betting the Under for -0.45 Units /-0.55% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 40-36 against the spread this NHL season (-5.5 Units /-4.37% ROI).
- Rangers are 31-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.9 Units / -20.87% ROI
- Rangers are 33-40 when betting the Over for -10.8 Units / -12.75% ROI
- Rangers are 40-33 when betting the Under for +4.55 Units / 5.45% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Rangers vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Alex Debrincat (DET) | +135 |
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | +165 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +195 |
| Lucas Raymond (DET) | +230 |
| Patrick Kane (DET) | +270 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | +290 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Rangers vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Fox (NYR) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Andrew Copp (DET) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
| Gabe Perreault (NYR) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Lucas Raymond (DET) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Rangers vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk (DET) | 1.5 +125 | 1.5 -175 |
| Adam Fox (NYR) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Andrew Copp (DET) | 1.5 +110 | 1.5 -150 |
| Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -185 |
| Lucas Raymond (DET) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -190 |
Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Red Wings are 40-33 (.548) this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Red Wings are 22-17 (.564) when outshooting their opponents this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .519
The Red Wings are 8-4 (.667) when tied after the second period this season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Red Wings are 13-9 (.591) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .477
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings
The Rangers are 30-45 (.400) this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 7-18 (.280) when tied after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 68-87 (.439) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 18-30 (.375) when recording less than 30 shots on goal this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .496
Red Wings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings scored on 2% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings scored on 8% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers had 0.5 points per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Rangers scored 18 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers averaged 0.16 expected goals per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
The Rangers had 49 high danger chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Red Wings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings have allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances in the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Red Wings have allowed opponents to score on 8% of cycle chances this season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Red Wings had a .720 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832
The Red Wings allowed 5.8 rush chances per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers allowed 5 cycle chances while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Rangers have allowed 2.4 rush chances per game in the first period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Rangers have allowed 46 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
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