Match Analysis: New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-20
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Madison Square Garden
Game Overview
The New York Rangers host the Minnesota Wild in an NHL regular-season matchup. Both teams have moderate early-season records with Rangers at 3-3-1 and Wild at 2-3-1. The Rangers are slight favorites at home, with recent form showing some inconsistency and the Wild struggling for wins on the road.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rangers have a mixed form with recent home losses but a win on the road against Montreal. The Wild have lost three straight games recently and look vulnerable, particularly on the road.
- Rangers have dominated recent H2H with 7 wins in the last 10 meetings, including three consecutive victories at Madison Square Garden.
- No major injuries reported impacting starting lineups, maintaining team stability for both sides.
- The game is played at Madison Square Garden giving Rangers home advantage. No adverse weather or travel issues noted.
- Rangers seek to break a home losing streak and leverage strong home crowd support. Wild are motivated to end a losing streak but are facing confidence challenges.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -134 | New York Rangers | ★★★★☆ 72% |
| Spread | 185 | New York Rangers -1.5 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | -110 | Under 5.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | New York Rangers 5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 5.5 15% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 5.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New York Rangers win on the moneyline, cover the puck line, and the game will go under 5.5 goals.
Predicted Score: 3-1
