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Rangers vs. Hurricanes prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [12/29/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions for NHL Monday.
The Carolina Hurricanes and NY Rangers will lock horns in the NHL at Lenovo Center on Monday, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Rangers vs. Hurricanes game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Rangers vs. Canes prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Rangers and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 59% chance of defeating the Rangers.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Rangers vs. Hurricanes odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+145) |
| Moneyline | +155 | -184 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers vs. Hurricanes picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Rangers +1.5 | -160 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | +155 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rangers +1.5 at the spread.
Rangers vs. Hurricanes player props
Who will score a goal in Rangers vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Artemi Panarin is most likely to score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Panarin a 39.9% chance of scoring a goal at Lenovo Center, while the star is an 8.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 39.9% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 28.0% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 26.5% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 24.7% |
| Will Cuylle | 23.6% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 32.3% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 30.2% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 26.6% |
| Jackson Blake | 25.1% |
| Jordan Staal | 21.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.7% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 5.9% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 5.0% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 5.0% |
| Will Cuylle | 4.5% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 6.4% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 5.9% |
| Jackson Blake | 5.1% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.0% |
| Jordan Staal | 4.1% |
Rangers vs. Canes game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Hurricanes and Rangers at Lenovo Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Rangers on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rangers vs. Hurricanes insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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