The St. Louis Blues picked up a shutout win over the Winnipeg Jets last night, and now host the New York Rangers in the second half of a back-to-back.
The Rangers are hoping that playing on the road can once again get them going after two straight home losses and just one win in their last six games.
My Rangers vs. Blues predictions are expecting a low-scoring game in St. Louis. Read on as I break down my NHL picks for Thursday, December 18.
Rangers vs Blues prediction
Rangers vs Blues best bet: Under 5.5 (-115)
The New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues have both struggled to score in recent games.
New York has scored just nine goals in its last six games, and five of them came in one game against the Canadiens. Outside of that 5-4 overtime win, the Rangers have been held to two goals or fewer in each of their last five contests.
St. Louis needed just one goal to win on Wednesday night, and the Blues have scored two goals or fewer in two straight, four of five, and eight of their last 10 contests.
While it is a back-to-back situation for St. Louis, it will be Jordan Binnington in net tonight. He’ll be opposed by Igor Shesterkin, who is one of the few bright spots in New York this season.
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Rangers vs Blues same-game parlay
The Rangers have been road warriors this season, and they should be hungry to get a win against a tired Blues team.
Artemi Panarin has been leading the way offensively for the Rangers with 34 points in 35 games. He has eight points in as many games this month, and 14 points in his last 11 games since American Thanksgiving.
Rangers vs Blues SGP
- Under 5.5
- Rangers moneyline
- Artemi Panarin 1+ points
Rangers vs Blues odds
- Moneyline: Rangers -135 | Blues +115
- Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 | Blues +1.5
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Rangers vs Blues trend
The Rangers have hit the Under in 48 of their last 86 games (+9.15 Units / 10% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Rangers vs. Blues.
How to watch Rangers vs Blues
| Location | Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO |
| Date | Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | MSGSN, FDSN Midwest |
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