Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers Betting Trends

The upcoming NHL game on December 21, 2025, between the Nashville Predators and the New York Rangers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, offers a fascinating opportunity for bettors to dive into the latest betting trends. This matchup is broadcasted on MSG, MSG 2, ESPN+, and FDS SO, ensuring fans won't miss a moment of the action.

The New York Rangers have been a strong team on the road with a 13-6 away record and a 19-18 ATS record overall. They boast a solid powerplay percentage close to 21.5% and a penalty kill of about 78.3%. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators hold a 9-11 home record with a slightly less impressive 10-10 ATS at home. Their powerplay is around 19.7%, but their penalty kill is a bit weaker at 73.5%. These differences in special teams' effectiveness could be crucial in this game.

Both teams have shown solid 5-on-5 play, with the Rangers maintaining a shooting percentage of 9.9% compared to Nashville's 10.1%. The starting goalies, likely to be Igor Shesterkin for the Rangers and Juuse Saros for the Predators, will be key factors, especially with Saros listed as questionable but expected to play.

The odds favor the Rangers at -125 moneyline with a -1.5 spread, while the Predators are +105 with a +1.5 spread. The total points line is set at 6, with an over/under leaning slightly towards the over at -115. These betting trends suggest a competitive game with a slight edge to the Rangers, but an opportunity for savvy bettors to find value on the Predators' side.

Considering the recent 6-3 victory by the Rangers over the Predators on November 10, 2025, as seen in their last matchup, bettors have useful game insights to inform their wagers. The Rangers have been more consistent in recent games, but the Predators' home ice advantage and special teams' performance make this an intriguing contest.

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