New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/10

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The New York Rangers will visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The game will be broadcast on TNT at 7:30 PM. The Rangers have a record of 15-13-4 this season, while the Blackhawks stand at 12-11-6.

The Rangers are led by head coach Mike Sullivan and compete in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. They have secured 2 shutout wins this season. The Blackhawks, coached by Jeff Blashill, are part of the Western Central Division and have 1 shutout win so far. Both teams hold the 10th rank in their respective conferences, adding an extra layer of competition to the game.

Rangers vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • New York Rangers Puck Line: -1.5 (+176)
    • Chicago Blackhawks Puck Line: +1.5 (-219)
    • New York Rangers MoneyLine: -139
    • Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine: +117
    • Over/Under: 6.0
    • Over: -112
    • Under: -108
    • Favorite: New York Rangers
    • Underdog: Chicago Blackhawks

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They played against the Vegas Golden Knights and lost by 1 with a score of 3-2. Alexis Lafrenière and Mika Zibanejad were the top skaters, each scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.

In their game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Rangers also lost by 1 with a score of 3-2. Artemi Panarin stood out with 1 goal, and Alexis Lafrenière added 1 assist. Igor Shesterkin was busy in goal with 39 saves on 42 shots.

The Rangers found success against the Ottawa Senators, winning by 2 with a score of 4-2. J.T. Miller contributed with 3 assists, while Artemi Panarin scored 1 goal and added an assist. Spencer Martin had a quiet night as the goalie, with no saves or goals against.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have faced some tough games recently. They lost their last two, one to the Anaheim Ducks 7-1 and another to the Los Angeles Kings 6-0. Before that, they managed a close win against the Kings with a score of 2-1.

In their recent games, Connor Bedard has been a standout player. He scored two goals and added two assists in a home win against the Ducks. Bedard leads the team with 18 goals and 22 assists this season.

Goalie Spencer Knight has been in the net for the Blackhawks. He has a record of 9 wins and 6 losses this season. Despite some recent struggles, he has made 560 saves over 20 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Rangers are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a moneyline of -139. The Rangers have strong skater stats, ranking 15th in goals and 16th in assists for the season. With the Blackhawks as the underdog at +117, the recommendation is to pick the Rangers to win the game straight up. The projected score is Rangers 4, Blackhawks 2.

For the over/under, the line is set at 6.0 with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under. Considering the projected score totals 6 goals, it is a close call. However, with the Rangers’ defensive ranking at 5th in goals against, the recommendation is to take the under at 6.0. This aligns with the Rangers’ tendency to keep scores low with solid defense.