If you’re looking for best bets for the New York Rangers’ upcoming game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Rangers vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• New York and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 20 times this season.
• This season, 21 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.1 more than the combined scoring averages for the Rangers (2.82) and the Blackhawks (2.54).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.5 goals per game, 1.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -156

• The Rangers are 14-11 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• New York is 10-8 when it has played with moneyline odds of -156 or shorter (55.6% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Rangers’ implied win probability is 60.9%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +130

• In 36 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has achieved the upset 12 times.
• The Blackhawks have 10 victories in games with moneyline odds of +130 or longer (in 28 chances).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 43.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, New York 3

Rangers Points Leaders

• One of New York’s top offensive players this season is Artemi Panarin, who has put up 38 points in 36 games.
• Adam Fox has one goal and 27 assists for New York to compile 28 total points (0.7 per game).
• On 70 shots (for 11 goals) and 13 assists, Will Cuylle has recorded 24 points this season.
• In the 27 games Igor Shesterkin has played this season, his save percentage is .905, 25th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his team with 34 points (0.9 per game). He has scored 10 goals and 24 assists in 39 games (playing 19:46 per game).
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has racked up 25 total points (0.6 per game), with seven goals and 18 assists.
• Ryan Donato has scored 11 goals and contributed 11 assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 22.
• Petr Mrazek has a 7-14-1 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (48th in the league). In 23 games, he has 570 saves, and has conceded 69 goals (3.2 goals against average).

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New York vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ABC
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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