Rangers vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - January 5

The New York Rangers (17-20-1) will attempt to halt a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (13-24-2) on Sunday, January 5 at 3:00 PM ET on ABC.

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

Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 4-6-0 while totaling 28 goals against 37 goals allowed. On 27 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (22.2%).

Rangers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Blackhawks 4, Rangers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+113)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers have finished -1-1 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 17-20-1.
• In the 12 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-4-1 record (good for 15 points).
• In the seven games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
• New York has finished 4-5-0 in the nine games this season when it scored two goals (registering eight points).
• The Rangers are 13-6-1 in the 20 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 27 points).
• In the 12 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 13 points after finishing 6-5-1.
• In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 7-8-1 (15 points).
• The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 20 times, and went 9-11-0 (18 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a record of 13-24-2 this season and are 2-2-4 in overtime matchups.
• In the 11 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
• This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
• Chicago has earned five points (2-11-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 16 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
• This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 5-7-0 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
• The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Blackhawks finished 9-15-2 in those matchups (20 points).

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Rangers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC
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• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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