New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Oct 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Red Wings

The New York Rangers meet the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:30 on Friday, October 2.

Generous odds of -133 look too good to miss for the Over 5.5 goal selection. The Rangers and the Red Wings have enough scoring power for this wager to win.

New York Rangers previous game saw them claim a 5-1 home win over Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden. Igor Shesterkin found the net along with four other players. Goalie Igor Shesterkin had an awesome game, keeping out 24 shots (.960).

Detroit Red Wings lost on the road in their last game. Florida Panthers won 8-1 at Amerant Bank Arena. Red Wings managed 26 shots and Justin Faulk recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rangers won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-1 triumph when facing the Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Dylan Garand (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
25/26	2-0-1	1.6	.948	0

John Gibson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
25/26	29-22-4	2.7	.901	4

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 23.9 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have been giving up 2.2 goals from 24.3 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 95.4%.

Adam Fox is the top points scorer with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, with Mika Zibanejad racking up 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 1.88 goal against average with a .919 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 20.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.4 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.9%.

The top points scorer is Patrick Kane with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, while Dylan Larkin is next in line after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 4.06 GAA with a .865 SV%.

New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Make the most of New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

The best play could be to take the -133 on offer that the Overs line is covered in this NHL clash. We think this pick represents great value.

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Key Rangers vs Red Wings stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Rangers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rangers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Red Wings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Red Wings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Red Wings games.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 4 - 2 Red Wings

The Rangers are available to back at +1500 to secure a 4-2 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Red Wings

1-0

Rangers

+4500

Red Wings

+5000

2-0

Rangers

+3500

Red Wings

+3500

2-1

Rangers

+1300

Red Wings

+1300

3-0

Rangers

+3000

Red Wings

+2900

3-1

Rangers

+1600

Red Wings

+1500

3-2

Rangers

+900

Red Wings

+850

4-0

Rangers

+4500

Red Wings

+4000

4-1

Rangers

+1600

Red Wings

+1400

4-2

Rangers

+1500

Red Wings

+1300

4-3

Rangers

+1100

Red Wings

+1000

5-0

Rangers

+1100

Red Wings

+6000

5-1

Rangers

+3000

Red Wings

+2400

5-2

Rangers

+1900

Red Wings

+1500

5-3

Rangers

+2400

Red Wings

+1900

5-4

Rangers

+1700

Red Wings

+1600

6-1

Rangers

+1700

Red Wings

+4500

6-2

Rangers

+4500

Red Wings

+3000

6-3

Rangers

+3400

Red Wings

+2800

6-4

Rangers

+5000

Red Wings

+4500

6-5

Rangers

+4000

Red Wings

+4000

7-2

Rangers

+4000

Red Wings

+6600

7-3

Rangers

+4000

Red Wings

+7000

7-4

Rangers

+4000

Red Wings

+6600

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New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings 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.

The Detroit Red Wings odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -133 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 57% chance of winning. The market suggests that New York Rangers are least likely to win at +112.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -133.

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Moneyline

Rangers

+112

Red Wings

-133

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+175

Tie

+320

Red Wings

+123

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-227

Red Wings -1.5

+180

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Rangers Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 26.4
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 23.3
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.7

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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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