In comparison to the past several seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks have a new and improved look. Namely, Connor Bedard, the first overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, is truly looking the part.
Bedard has emerged as the top asset in three years. Chicago’s metrics have improved dramatically over the past few years.
Additionally, goaltender Spencer Knight gives the Hawks a legitimate starter between the pipes.
But on Wednesday night, the Blackhawks have a tough home game against the New York Rangers. New York is off to an unexpectedly slow start under new coach Mike Sullivan.
NHL betting interest is high for this game between Original Six blueblood brands with large followings.
The Rangers and Blackhawks are two of the biggest brands on the NHL board, and draw national attention.
Rangers at Blackhawks Preview
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Chicago Blackhawks will host the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Faceoff time is 7:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on TNT.
Public Betting Odds Factors
- Wise Guys will prefer the Rangers at the more advantageous road team price. Squares will look at the Blackhawks as the improved team playing at home.
- With both teams having similar records, the betting line should be relatively honest. Correlate that casual sector money will not tip the balances either way.
Rangers at Blackhawks Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- In this situation, the Rangers offer more value as an equal team to the slumping Hawks, getting a road team price.
- New York plays its best hockey on the road and does well against Chicago.
- While Chicago has improved, it remains erratic.
Rangers at Blackhawks Prime Best Bet: New York Rangers
Rangers at Blackhawks Betting Tips
New York Rangers
- New York ranks 27th in goals scored and 14th in power-play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Rangers rank 4th in goals against and 22nd in penalty killing.
- The New York Rangers are 15-12-3 straight up and 17-13 over/under the total. Also, New York is 11th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. New York is four points behind the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
- New York has covered five out of their last seven games. The Rangers have gone under the total in three of their previous four matchups.
Chicago Blackhawks
- Overall, Chicago ranks 11th in goals scored and 9th in power-play efficiency. Defensively, the Blackhawks rank 15th in goals against and 5th in penalty killing.
- The Chicago Blackhawks are 12-10-6 straight up and 13-14-1 over/under the total. Also, Chicago is 9th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Chicago is 16 points behind the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference playoff race.
- Chicago has covered two out of their last seven games. The Blackhawks have gone over the total in five of their previous six matchups.
Rangers at Blackhawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- In the series between the Rangers and Blackhawks, New York has dominated.
- The Rangers got the money in eight of their last ten games with the Blackhawks.
- Chicago and New York went over the total in five of their last seven games.
- Specifically, in Chicago, the Blackhawks have offered more value.
- The Blackhawks got the money in three of their last five home games with the Rangers.
- Three of the last four games between the Rangers and Blackhawks at Chicago went under the NHL odds.
- The Rangers have produced their best value on the road this season.
- The Rangers got the cash in eight of their most recent 11 away games.
- New York went under the total in just two of its last six road games.
- The Blackhawks have struggled to provide betting value at home.
- Chicago paid out in only three of their most recent eight home games.
- The Blackhawks went over the total in three consecutive home games.
