NY Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/9/2024]

NHL action continues on Friday at 8:30PM ET as the favored NY Rangers square off with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center.

Dimers.com's full preview for Friday's Rangers vs. Blackhawks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Rangers vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Blackhawks 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 68% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going over.

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Rangers vs. Blackhawks Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rangers	Blackhawks
Puck Line	-1.5 (-115)	+1.5 (-104)
Moneyline	-300	+250
Total	o5.5 (-115)	u5.5 (-105)

• The Blackhawks are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Rangers, with -104 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Rangers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +250. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $250, earning a total payout of $350, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -300, where you can risk $300 to win $100 for a total payout of $400 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Rangers vs. Blackhawks Picks

Our probabilities matched with the listed odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-104
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+250
Total	Over 5.5	-115

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 3.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Rangers vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Rangers vs. Blackhawks?

According to our model, NY's Mika Zibanejad is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Blackhawks.

Our projections give Zibanejad a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Rangers star is a 36.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	7.6%
Artemi Panarin	7.6%
Chris Kreider	7.2%
Vincent Trocheck	4.9%
Alexis Lafreniere	4.6%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Nick Foligno	5.3%
Lukas Reichel	4.6%
Taylor Raddysh	4.0%
Ryan Donato	3.9%
Tyler Johnson	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	36.7%
Artemi Panarin	35.8%
Chris Kreider	34.7%
Vincent Trocheck	27.9%
Alexis Lafreniere	25.1%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nick Foligno	25.0%
Lukas Reichel	24.5%
Taylor Raddysh	22.9%
Tyler Johnson	21.4%
Ryan Donato	20.8%

Rangers vs. Hawks Game Information

Friday's action between the Blackhawks and Rangers at United Center is scheduled to start at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Friday February 9, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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