Struggling Teams Set To Battle at MSG
The 2022-23 NHL season is rolling right along, and there is a big schedule of games set to take place on Saturday. The New York Rangers will play host to the Chicago Blackhawks in one of the games, and both teams are desperate to pick up a win.
Chicago comes into this game with a record of 6-12-4, and the Hawks have been in a complete free fall after a good start. The Blackhawks are in a complete rebuild at this time, and they just don’t have the weapons to win many games.
New York was supposed to be a Stanley Cup title contender but things just haven’t worked out that way. The Rangers have gone 1-4 in their last five games, and they have to get things turned back around.
The NHL betting lines for this game have the New York Rangers as the moneyline betting favorites at -270 over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Let’s check the latest NHL odds, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Blackhawks vs Rangers. We’ve plenty of NHL betting odds for you to consider.
Blackhawks Have To Defend
Defense continues to be a problem for the Chicago Blackhawks, and they are now allowing nearly 3.7 goals per game this season. After the most recent loss, head coach Luke Richardson said, “But we have to be more stingy defensively without taking away from our offense.”
The Blackhawks have been dealing with a number of injuries on defense and to their goaltenders, but that’s not the only reason that they can’t get stops. Chicago is killing off just 74% of thei penalties, and that has to improve.
Patrick Kane is leading the team with 14 assists and 17 total points, but the Blackhawks need him to score more goals. Chicago is scoring less than three goals per game despite having a ton of talent.
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Rangers Looking for More Offense
The New York Rangers have been struggling to score goals, as they are averaging less than three goals per game. New York has converted on the power play 20% of the time, but they just don’t generate enough pressure throughout the full 60 minutes.
Former Chicago Blackhawks star Artemi Panarin is having a down year for the Rangers up to this point, and he has to figure some things out. New York isn’t facing a good defensive team in this one, and that should allow them to find some holes.
New York does continue to be a great defensive team, as they are allowing just 2.8 goals per game. That defense keeps them in games and gives them a chance to be successful.
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Blackhawks vs Rangers Head-to-Head
The Blackhawks and Rangers meet twice a season since they are in different conferences, and this is the first of two meetings. The Rangers have had the edge in the recent meetings, as they have won four straight games against the Blackhawks.
Blackhawks vs Rangers Game Information
- Game: Blackhawks (6-12-4) vs Rangers (11-9-5)
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
- Day/Time: Friday, December 3, 7:30 PM ET
- Blackhawks vs Rangers Live stream: NHL.TV
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Blackhawks vs Rangers Prediction
Looking at recent trends can help when betting online, but you aren’t going to get a ton of help in this game. Both the Blackhawks and Rangers have struggled of late, but something has to give in this matchup.
The Blackhawks are giving up too many goals once again, and this will be a great chance for the Rangers to figure things out on offense. Playing at home is also going to create a boost for the Rangers, and they should come away with the win in this one.
Head to BetUS Sportsbook and take the Rangers to win this game outright (-270), but the better bet is taking the Chicago Blackhawks +1½ to keep it within a goal.
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