Match Analysis: New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-17
- Time: 12:10 AM UTC
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City
Game Overview
The New York Rangers, playing at home, face the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL matchup. Both teams have similar records (~10-7), with the Rangers showing recent strong performance including a dominant 4-1 win over Detroit last week. The game is expected to be competitive but favors the Rangers with a slight edge in form and home advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games, showing strong form and a 4-1 record against the spread recently. Detroit has been .500 over the last 10 games (4-4 on the road), struggling somewhat away from home.
- Rangers defeated Red Wings 4-1 in their recent meeting, indicating a matchup advantage. Historically, Rangers perform better at home against Detroit.
- No significant injuries reported for either team affecting key players.
- Both teams are playing on back-to-back nights which may affect stamina. Home crowd advantage favors the Rangers significantly.
- Rangers are motivated to assert dominance at home and improve their inconsistent home record; Detroit aims to upset the favored Rangers on the road.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Detroit Red Wings: +120, New York Rangers: -142 | New York Rangers | β β β β β 72% |
| Spread | Detroit Red Wings +1.5: -218, New York Rangers -1.5: +180 | New York Rangers -1.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
| Over/under | Over 6.5: +114, Under 6.5: -135 | Under 6.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | New York Rangers 2% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 6.5 4% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 6.5 at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New York Rangers to win straight-up (moneyline), cover the -1.5 goal spread, and the game to go under 6.5 total goals.
Predicted Score: New York Rangers 3 – Detroit Red Wings 1