Rangers vs Red Wings Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Oct 2

• The Red Wings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
• Rangers vs. Red Wings Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
• TV Channel: TNT | tru | HBOM | RSN1

The New York Rangers (1-1) visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings (0-0) on Oct. 2 in Detroit, MI. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 pm.

The Red Wings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+185).

The Rangers vs. Red Wings Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Rangers vs. Red Wings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Rangers vs Red Wings Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Red Wings will win this game with 54.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Rangers vs Red Wings Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rangers will cover the spread with 67.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.

NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook

Rangers Best Bets & Trends

• The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 20 away games (+11.00 Units / 42% ROI)
• The New York Rangers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 11 of their last 13 games (+9.90 Units / 49% ROI)
• The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+7.35 Units / 48% ROI)
• The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+5.90 Units / 34% ROI)
• The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.65 Units / 24% ROI)

Red Wings Best Bets & Trends

• The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.25 Units / 40% ROI)
• The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+7.40 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Game Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 96% ROI)
• The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+4.40 Units / 45% ROI)
• The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 3P Puck Line in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+4.30 Units / 40% ROI)

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Red Wings vs Rangers

Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings

The Rangers were 33-47 (.412) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Rangers are 71-89 (.444) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Rangers were 8-19 (.296) when tied after the first period last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Rangers are 9-48 (.158) when trailing after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .277

Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers

The Red Wings were 17-3 (.850) when leading after the first period last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .732

The Red Wings were 2-30 (.062) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130

The Red Wings were 23-13 (.639) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .608

The Red Wings were 28-2 (.933) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .835

Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rangers had 12.79 expected goals while shorthanded in the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Rangers scored 18 goals while shorthanded in the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Rangers had 5.1 rush chances per game last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Rangers had 49 high danger chances while shorthanded in the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

Red Wings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities in the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Red Wings scored on 17% of cycle chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Red Wings scored on 15% of cycle chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Red Wings scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations in the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rangers allowed 50 forecheck chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams

The Rangers allowed 2.5 rush chances per game in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Rangers allowed 592 rush chances last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Rangers allowed 7.4 rush chances per game in the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Red Wings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Red Wings allowed opponents to score on 19% of second chance opportunities in the 2024-25 season — 10th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Red Wings allowed 5.8 rush chances per game in the 2024-25 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Red Wings allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Red Wings had a .720 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded in the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832