Match Analysis: New York Rangers vs St Louis Blues – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-25
- Time: 12:10 AM UTC
- Location: Madison Square Garden
Game Overview
The New York Rangers host the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden for an NHL regular season matchup. Both teams struggle with consistency as the Rangers hold a slightly better record (10-11-2) but have been on a losing streak recently, while the Blues sit at 7-9-6 and show mixed form on the road. This game has implications for their positioning in the Metropolitan and Central divisions respectively.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Rangers have a home record struggling with only a 1-7-1 mark, indicating difficulty capitalizing at home. Their recent form shows a sequence of losses, suggesting confidence issues. The Blues, although below .500, have been more competitive away with a 4-4-2 record, showing resilience on the road. Key players such as Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin for the Rangers and Jordan Kyrou for the Blues will be influential.
- Historically, the Rangers and Blues have had closely contested games. Recent previous encounters show no dominant pattern favoring either side, indicating an evenly matched rivalry. Specific statistical edges in attack or defense are minimal, making the matchup balanced on past records.
- No explicit injury reports available from the provided data, suggesting both teams may have their key players available, especially offensive contributors and goaltenders, which is crucial for competitive balance.
- The game being at Madison Square Garden provides the Rangers with a home-ice advantage despite their poor home record, energized by a passionate fan base. Travel fatigue may slightly affect the Blues but their solid away form mitigates this. No weather or other major external factors impact this indoor event.
- Both teams appear motivated to reverse poor recent trends; the Rangers seek to break a losing skid at home to maintain playoff hopes, while the Blues aim to capitalize on road success and improve their Central Division standing.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | New York Rangers: -155, St Louis Blues: 123 | St Louis Blues to win | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | New York Rangers -1.5: 165, St Louis Blues +1.5: -210 | St Louis Blues +1.5 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over 5.5: -109, Under 5.5: -113 | Under 5.5 goals | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | New York Rangers 37% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 5.5 4% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: New York Rangers at 37% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 30.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The game is expected to be tightly contested with the Blues potentially edging out the Rangers due to better recent away performance and slightly superior odds from bookmakers. A close game with under 6 total goals is likely.
Predicted Score: Blues 3 – Rangers 2
