Rangers vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - December 9

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The Chicago Blackhawks (8-17-2) take a six-game road losing streak into a matchup with the New York Rangers (14-11-1) on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Monday's hockey action.

The Blackhawks' offense has scored 24 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 29 goals. They have registered 22 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (31.8%). They are 2-7-1 over those games.

Rangers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Rangers 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-263)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers (14-11-1 overall) have a -1-1 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • New York has 11 points (5-2-1) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Rangers recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
  • New York has scored a pair of goals in six games this season (3-3-0 record, six points).
  • The Rangers are 11-4-1 in the 16 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 23 points).
  • In the 10 games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 11 points after finishing 5-4-1.
  • In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 7-4-1 (15 points).
  • The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Rangers went 6-7-0 in those contests (12 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a record of 8-17-2 this season and are 2-2-4 in overtime contests.
  • Chicago has earned four points (1-4-2) in its seven games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
  • Chicago has earned three points (1-9-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals nine times, earning 14 points from those matchups (7-2-0).
  • This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games and picked up six points with a record of 3-4-0.
  • When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-6-0 (two points) this season.
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Blackhawks finished 6-11-2 in those contests (14 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Rangers Rank Rangers AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
10th 3.27 Goals Scored 2.41 31st
17th 3.04 Goals Allowed 3.19 24th
5th 30.6 Shots 25.5 30th
29th 31.8 Shots Allowed 30.3 27th
11th 23.19% Power Play % 23.94% 10th
2nd 85.54% Penalty Kill % 82.05% 8th

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