Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Red Wings vs Rangers

The Detroit Red Wings square off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 12:30 on Saturday, April 4.

We’re going for Under 6.5 goals when the Red Wings meet the Rangers. Our prediction is on offer at -141 and we’re expecting it to be low scoring.

Detroit Red Wings won their previous game 4-2. This was a road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia Flyers. Alex DeBrincat registered two goals, with Patrick Kane and Lucas Raymond also finding the net. Goalie John Gibson had 32 saves (.941).

New York Rangers were defeated last time out. Madison Square Garden saw them beaten at home to Montreal Canadiens by a 3-2 scoreline. Adam Fox and Will Cuylle scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Red Wings won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 triumph when facing the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-19-3	2.6	.905	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

Jonathan Quick (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-16-2	3.2	.889	2
23/24	18-6-2	2.62	.911	2

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. The Red Wings have given up 3.1 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

Alex DeBrincat is the top points scorer with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, with Patrick Kane racking up 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.86 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Rangers have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.4 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Adam Fox with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, while Mika Zibanejad is next best after registering 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.76 GAA with a .898 SV%.

Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

We don’t think there will be a huge number of goals in this NHL encounter. Our pick is to grab the -141 when it comes to backing unders which means we need six or less scored.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Red Wings vs Rangers stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Red Wings games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rangers games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rangers games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Rangers games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 58.5% chance of delivering a return. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

You can be flexible with your Total bet by moving the line. Consider all the Under options and then wager on the selection that you think provides the most value.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Red Wings 1 - 3 Rangers

An exciting bet could be a 3-1 victory in favor of the Rangers at odds of +2000. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Red Wings

Rangers

1-0

Red Wings

+5000

Rangers

+5500

2-0

Red Wings

+4500

Rangers

+5000

2-1

Red Wings

+1400

Rangers

+1500

3-0

Red Wings

+2900

Rangers

+3500

3-1

Red Wings

+1700

Rangers

+2000

3-2

Red Wings

+800

Rangers

+900

4-0

Red Wings

+3500

Rangers

+5000

4-1

Red Wings

+1400

Rangers

+1800

4-2

Red Wings

+1400

Rangers

+1700

4-3

Red Wings

+1000

Rangers

+1100

5-0

Red Wings

+6000

Rangers

+9000

5-1

Red Wings

+2200

Rangers

+3300

5-2

Red Wings

+1500

Rangers

+2000

5-3

Red Wings

+2200

Rangers

+2500

5-4

Red Wings

+1900

Rangers

+2200

6-0

Red Wings

+9000

Rangers

+13000

6-1

Red Wings

+5000

Rangers

+7500

6-2

Red Wings

+2800

Rangers

+4000

6-3

Red Wings

+2800

Rangers

+3500

6-4

Red Wings

+4500

Rangers

+5500

6-5

Red Wings

+5000

Rangers

+5000

7-1

Red Wings

+8000

Rangers

+12500

7-2

Red Wings

+7000

Rangers

+10000

7-3

Red Wings

+5000

Rangers

+7000

7-4

Red Wings

+6000

Rangers

+7500

7-5

Red Wings

+10000

Rangers

+11000

7-6

Red Wings

+11000

Rangers

+12000

8-4

Red Wings

+11000

Rangers

+14000

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Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability of winning this game, Detroit Red Wings might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -145 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back New York Rangers, you will find +120 about the underdogs.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +112.

If you’re wagering on National Hockey League clashes, we recommend heading to the top sportsbooks and scanning through the hundreds of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Red Wings

-145

Rangers

+120

3-Way Moneyline

Red Wings

+116

Tie

+320

Rangers

+185

Puck Line

Red Wings -1.5

+172

Rangers +1.5

-222

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-139

Over 6.5

+112

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Red Wings Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 26.6
• Giveaways: 17.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 26.5
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 5

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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