Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/16

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The NHL season is underway, and the Detroit Red Wings travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers. The game is set for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on NHLN. Detroit enters the game with a record of 10-8-1, while New York holds a 10-7-2 record.

Detroit’s head coach Todd McLellan leads his team from the Eastern Atlantic Division. They have a conference record of 4-5. On the other side, New York, under head coach Mike Sullivan, comes from the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have a conference record of 6-5 and have secured two shutout wins this season.

Red Wings vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: November 16, 2025
  • Betting Odds: New York Rangers -152, Detroit Red Wings +128

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had mixed results in recent games. They won against the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 6-3. However, they lost to the Buffalo Sabres by 5-4 and the Chicago Blackhawks by 5-1.

In their recent performances, Alex DeBrincat has been a key player. Against the Ducks, he scored two goals and added an assist. Lucas Raymond also contributed with three assists in the game against the Sabres.

Goaltending has been a challenge for the Red Wings. Cam Talbot has not recorded any shutouts this season. The team will need a strong performance from him to improve their record.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a strong recent run, winning four out of their last five games. They secured a narrow 2-1 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, with Mika Zibanejad scoring one of the goals. The team recorded 32 shots on goal and maintained solid defense with 31 hits.

In their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Rangers won 7-3. Vincent Trocheck and Will Cuylle each scored twice. Artemi Panarin played a key role with four assists, helping the team capitalize on 21 shots on goal.

When facing the Nashville Predators, the Rangers achieved a 6-3 win. Alexis Lafrenière contributed with one goal and two assists. Artemi Panarin once again stood out, scoring twice in a game where the Rangers had 18 shots on goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Rangers are favored to win against the Detroit Red Wings. The Rangers’ moneyline is set at -152, indicating they are the stronger team. With their goaltending ranked first in goals against, they are projected to win with a score of 4-2.

The total for this game is set at 6.0. Given the projected score of 4-2 in favor of the Rangers, the recommendation is to take the under at -112. Both teams have strong defensive stats, which supports a lower scoring game.