Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks meet the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

The -132 about the Rangers look very attractive when it comes to the Moneyline. We think the Canucks can be beaten, so this is our prediction.

Vancouver Canucks won their previous game 2-1. This was a road victory at Prudential Center against New Jersey Devils. Jake DeBrusk and Zeev Buium scored one goal each. Goalie Thatcher Demko was red hot in the net, stopping 25 shots (.962).

New York Rangers lost when they last took to the ice. At Madison Square Garden, they were turned over 4-1 at home to Anaheim Ducks. Rangers had 27 shots and Matthew Robertson scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rangers had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Delta Center, they recorded a 2-0 win over the Canucks. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Rangers when playing the Canucks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Thatcher Demko (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-10-1	2.9	.895	1
23/24	35-14-2	2.45	.918	5

Jonathan Quick (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-17-2	3.1	.891	2
23/24	18-6-2	2.62	.911	2

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.0 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 11.6% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 3.1 goals from 25.0 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

Aatu Raety is the top points scorer with 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists, with Tom Willander racking up 5 points, 1 goal and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.50 goal against average with a .848 save percentage.

The Rangers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 16.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.2%.

The top points scorer is Artemi Panarin with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, while Mika Zibanejad is next best after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.66 GAA with a .906 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Take in the full Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping our pick simple and backing New York Rangers to win. The home team should be able to triumph in this NHL game and you can get them at a tempting -132.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track NHL injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our hockey predictions.

Key Canucks vs Rangers stats:

• Canucks have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Canucks have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
• Rangers have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Rangers Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

Rangers can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Puck Line, Winning Margin or the Match Winner & Total Goals options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: J.T. Miller Over 1.5 Shots -200

J.T. Miller (Rangers) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games at home. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -200.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 3 - 4 Rangers

You can secure odds of +1050 that the Rangers are able to land a 4-3 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Rangers

1-0

Canucks

+4500

Rangers

+4500

2-0

Canucks

+4000

Rangers

+4000

2-1

Canucks

+1300

Rangers

+1300

3-0

Canucks

+3000

Rangers

+2800

3-1

Canucks

+1800

Rangers

+1700

3-2

Canucks

+850

Rangers

+800

4-0

Canucks

+4000

Rangers

+3500

4-1

Canucks

+1600

Rangers

+1400

4-2

Canucks

+1600

Rangers

+1500

4-3

Canucks

+1100

Rangers

+1050

5-0

Canucks

+7500

Rangers

+6600

5-1

Canucks

+2800

Rangers

+2400

5-2

Canucks

+1900

Rangers

+1700

5-3

Canucks

+2500

Rangers

+2400

5-4

Canucks

+2200

Rangers

+2200

6-0

Canucks

+12000

Rangers

+10000

6-1

Canucks

+6600

Rangers

+5500

6-2

Canucks

+3500

Rangers

+3300

6-3

Canucks

+3500

Rangers

+3300

6-4

Canucks

+5500

Rangers

+5000

6-5

Canucks

+6000

Rangers

+5500

7-0

Canucks

+6000

Rangers

+14000

7-1

Canucks

+12000

Rangers

+10000

7-2

Canucks

+10000

Rangers

+8000

7-3

Canucks

+7000

Rangers

+6000

7-4

Canucks

+8000

Rangers

+7500

7-5

Canucks

+12500

Rangers

+12000

7-6

Canucks

+14000

Rangers

+13000

8-1

Canucks

+14000

Rangers

+15000

8-2

Canucks

+14000

Rangers

+14000

8-3

Canucks

+14000

Rangers

+14000

8-4

Canucks

+14000

Rangers

+12500

8-5

Canucks

+14000

Rangers

+14000

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Vancouver Canucks 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites New York Rangers are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -120 about them triumphing means a 55% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At -100, Vancouver Canucks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -120.

If you’re betting on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager before the puck drops and during the games.

Moneyline

Canucks

-100

Rangers

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+160

Tie

+320

Rangers

+133

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

-250

Rangers -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

If you have a view on Goals, Assists, Points, Blocked Shots or Saves, then the goalie and player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide many options.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 16.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 23.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 12.7
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 29.3
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 27.1
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4

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