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New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the New York Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Oddsmakers opened the Blackhawks as -121-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Jets on February 16. Bettors who backed the Jets at -143 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for New York, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Bruins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -153 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
New York:
Team record: 30-24-4 SU
Chicago:
Team record: 26-25-8 SU
Next up:
New York at Carolina Friday, February 21
Chicago home to Nashville Friday, February 21