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Rangers vs. Blues prediction: Rangers favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [12/18/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NY Rangers vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Thursday.
The St. Louis Blues will face the NY Rangers, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Enterprise Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Rangers a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Blues.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Rangers vs. Blues matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Rangers vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 54% chance of defeating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Rangers vs. Blues odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+180) | +1.5 (-210) |
| Moneyline | -140 | +124 |
| Total | o5.5 (+100) | u5.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers vs. Blues 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 | Blues +1.5 | -210 |
| Moneyline | Blues | +124 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues to win.
Rangers vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Rangers vs. Blues?
According to our model, Artemi Panarin is most likely to score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Blues.
Our projections give Panarin a 37.8% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is an 8.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 37.8% |
| J.T. Miller | 31.5% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 28.1% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 27.3% |
| Will Cuylle | 23.9% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | 28.2% |
| Jake Neighbours | 28.1% |
| Pius Suter | 22.7% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 22.0% |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | 19.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.2% |
| J.T. Miller | 7.2% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 5.2% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 4.8% |
| Will Cuylle | 4.8% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake Neighbours | 6.0% |
| Robert Thomas | 5.8% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.5% |
| Pius Suter | 4.3% |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | 3.8% |
Rangers vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Blues and Rangers at Enterprise Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rangers vs. Blues 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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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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