Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Prediction, 12/3/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+220) Rangers (-275)

The Chicago Blackhawks (6-12-4) are on their way to Madison Square Garden on Saturday where they will take on the New York Rangers (11-9-4). The moneyline on this contest has the Blackhawks at +220 while the Rangers are priced at -275. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 5-4 loss against the Oilers in their last outing. Chicago accrued 8 penalty minutes for this game. The Blackhawks had a good offensive output in the defeat. Furthermore, they had 6 power play opportunities and were able to notch 2 goals. In the game, they converted 4 of the 25 shots they put on goal.

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Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 77 power play opportunities (18th in hockey) and have earned 20 goals in those attempts. The Blackhawks thus far have had 770 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .895. Chicago has attempted 577 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.7%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks let the opposition score 61 goals while earning 40 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago skates onto the rink with 70 power play chances and they have tallied 16 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 22.86%. For the season, they have scored 16 points and their points % is .364. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 56 goals (32nd in the league) so far this season and have given up 81.

The man in net for this game is Petr Mrazek. Throughout his time in hockey, Mrazek has accounted for 139 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .504. His save percentage is at .908 during his 16,953 minutes between the pipes. Mrazek has had 8,271 shots taken against him and has recorded 7,512 total saves. Opponents have scored 759 goals versus Mrazek in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.69. He has an overall record of 141-107-32 and he started in 276 games. Mrazek has been involved in 303 games over the course of his pro hockey career.

In their last contest, New York faced the Senators in a game where the Rangers took home the victory by a mark of 3-1. The Rangers earned 3 goals of the 36 shots on goal they took. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this one but weren't able to notch a goal.

New York has put up 823 shots (6th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.75%, while allowing the other team 700 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 83.33% on the other teams 72 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 90.4%. They have earned 82 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 20.73%. The Rangers have accumulated 55 goals at even strength and 17 goals (17th in hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 67 goals to be scored by of a combination of 55 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the New York Rangers have earned a total of 72 goals, 26 points, as well as a points percentage of .542.

Across the rink you are likely to see Jaroslav Halak protecting the net. Halak holds a career mark of 286-185-65 and has been in net for 563 contests. Halak's percentage of quality starts comes out to 56.5% and he has 295 quality starts in his professional career. He has a tally of 14,564 saves out of the 15,908 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .916. Teams are averaging 2.50 goals per game and he has allowed 1,344 goals overall. He has started in 522 games and his ice time sits at 32,265 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New York (-275)

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