Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/27

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The Chicago Blackhawks head to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Rangers in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Friday, March 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Blackhawks, with a record of 27-32-13, are coached by Jeff Blashill. They rank 15th in their conference and 8th in the Western Central division. The Rangers, holding a 28-35-9 record, are led by Mike Sullivan. They are 16th in their conference and 8th in the Eastern Metropolitan division.

Blackhawks vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New York Rangers MoneyLine: -163, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine: +137

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the New York Islanders 4-3 but lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1. In these games, they have been struggling with both defense and offense.

Connor Bedard has been a standout player for the Blackhawks. He scored a goal in both the loss to the Flyers and the win against the Wild. His performance is crucial for the team moving forward.

Spencer Knight has been busy in the net for Chicago. He faced a high number of shots in recent games, including 42 against the Flyers and 29 against the Wild. Despite the heavy workload, he has shown skill in making key saves.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a tough stretch recently, dropping their last five games. They lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3, despite having 43 shots on goal. Mika Zibanejad stood out with two goals and ten shots on goal.

The Rangers’ defense has faced challenges in recent games. Against the Ottawa Senators, they only allowed two goals but managed just one goal themselves. Conor Sheary scored the only goal for the Rangers in that game.

New York ranks first in hits this season, showing physical play on the ice. However, their goaltending has been tested, with 206 goals against, ranking 13th. Igor Shesterkin has 22 wins in 45 games, leading the Rangers’ goaltenders.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Rangers are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Rangers have a MoneyLine of -163, while the Blackhawks stand at +137. Considering the stats, the Rangers are likely to win with a projected score of 4-3.

For the over/under, the line is set at 6.0 with both options at -111. The projected total score is 7, suggesting the over is the better pick. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities this season.