Betting tips from AI for New York Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks, 16 December 2025.

New York Rangers get the nod at MSG — back the home side at 1.80.

They’ve steadied under Mike Sullivan, winning six of 10 to claw toward the playoff picture and carrying momentum from an OT win over Montreal. Their scoring is thin (just 88 goals), but home-period control in the first and third gives them a structural edge.

Anaheim’s hot start has fizzled on this eastern swing: two straight losses (3-9 aggregate), a porous defense with 107 allowed, and a 7-1 mark in their last eight trips to New York. iHeart’s model even forecasts a 4-3 Rangers edge. Given form, matchup and venue, Rangers are the smart, lower-variance play.

Mike Sullivan's Rangers have found their stride, notching six wins in their last ten to push for a playoff spot, even if their 88 goals league-wide suggest scoring remains a concern. This contrasts sharply with an Anaheim Ducks squad whose early-season spark has completely fizzled on a brutal Eastern road swing, dropping two straight by a combined 3-9 margin. Their defense is hemorrhaging goals, allowing 107 despite a potent 114 scored.

Scores24 editors are firmly behind a Rangers regulation victory at Madison Square Garden, and for good reason. Anaheim's abysmal 7-1 skid in their last eight visits to New York speaks volumes about this lopsided rivalry. The hosts' 'unbreakable grip' on the first and third periods at home, combined with Anaheim's recent 4-1 drubbing by the Devils, paints a clear picture. Even iHeart's computer model, forecasting a tight 4-3 Rangers edge, supports the home side.

While Chris Kreider's recent arrival adds intrigue, pundits correctly doubt it will significantly alter the script against Anaheim's road woes. The Rangers, priced at 1.80, look like a strong bet to continue their resurgence against a struggling Ducks team that simply can't find its footing on the road, especially in New York.

The Rangers have found their rhythm under Mike Sullivan, securing six wins in their last ten despite offensive struggles. Their home-ice advantage at Madison Square Garden will be crucial against a Ducks team that's faltering badly on their Eastern road trip.

Anaheim's defensive woes are alarming, having surrendered 107 goals this season and dropping their last two games by a combined 3-9 margin. Their 7-1 losing record in their last eight visits to New York paints a grim picture for this matchup.

While the Ducks have shown offensive capability (114 goals scored), they've been leaking goals at an unsustainable rate. The Rangers at 1.80 represent solid value considering their dominance in first and third periods and Anaheim's road struggles.

With the Rangers coming off an OT win against Montreal and the Ducks reeling from a 4-1 defeat to the Devils, momentum clearly favors the home team. Even with Chris Kreider's addition, it won't be enough to overcome the Ducks' historical struggles in this venue.

The New York Rangers are primed to capitalize on their home-ice advantage at Madison Square Garden against a slumping Anaheim Ducks squad. Mike Sullivan's Rangers have clawed back into playoff contention with six wins in their last 10 games, showing resilience despite the league's scoring drought— they've netted just 88 goals overall. Meanwhile, Anaheim's early-season promise has evaporated on this grueling Eastern road trip, where they've been outscored 3-9 in back-to-back losses, exposing a defense that's conceded a league-high 107 goals.

Editors at Scores24 predict a Rangers regulation win, pointing to Anaheim's dismal 7-1 record in their last eight visits to New York and the hosts' dominance in the first and third periods. iHeart's model echoes this with a projected 4-3 Rangers victory, fresh off their OT win against Montreal, while the Ducks stagger in after a 4-1 thrashing by the Devils and a middling 5-5-0 stretch yielding 31 goals for and 35 against.

Chris Kreider's return adds firepower, but Anaheim's road woes in this rivalry make it a mismatch. With Rangers at 1.80 and Ducks at 2.11, the value screams home team—lay the juice on New York for a profitable $1 wager.

The Rangers have found their groove, winning six of their last 10 and showing resilience in key moments, like their recent OT thriller over Montreal. Their strength at Madison Square Garden is a major factor, especially against an Anaheim team that has lost seven of its last eight visits to New York.

Anaheim's early promise has faded on this Eastern road trip, with two straight losses by a combined 3-9 scoreline. Their leaky defense, having conceded 107 goals, will struggle against a Rangers side that dominates first and third periods.

With the odds at 1.80 for New York, the value lies with the home team given their momentum and Anaheim's road struggles. Expect a Rangers regulation victory.

The New York Rangers enter this matchup against the Anaheim Ducks with a clear edge, despite their offensive struggles this season. While the Rangers have only managed to score 88 goals overall, their recent form has been impressive, grabbing six wins in their last 10 games to climb back into playoff contention. The Ducks, on the other hand, are limping into Madison Square Garden after a disastrous Eastern road trip where they conceded 35 goals in just 10 games. Their early-season momentum has evaporated, and their defense looks increasingly vulnerable.

Historically, Anaheim has struggled mightily in New York, losing seven of their last eight visits. This trend is hard to ignore, especially when paired with the Rangers' strong performances in the first and third periods at home. Chris Kreider’s presence adds another layer of intrigue for the Rangers, even if pundits aren’t convinced he’ll be a game-changer here. Meanwhile, Anaheim’s recent 4-1 loss to the Devils highlights their current inability to handle stronger opponents.

The odds reflect this imbalance, with the Rangers listed as favorites at 1.80 compared to the Ducks’ 2.11. A bet on the Rangers may not offer massive returns, but it aligns with both form and history. Given the context, backing the Rangers in regulation seems like the smartest play.