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Canucks vs. Rangers prediction: Rangers favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/16/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Vancouver Canucks vs NY Rangers predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The NY Rangers will face the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Rangers as the most likely winner of the Canucks vs. Rangers game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canucks vs. Rangers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Canucks and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 55% chance of defeating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Canucks vs. Rangers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -120 |
| Total | o5.5 (-115) | u5.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canucks vs. Rangers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Rangers -1.5 | +205 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | -120 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -115 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Rangers -1.5 at the spread.
Canucks vs. Rangers player props
Who will score a goal in Canucks vs. Rangers?
According to our model, Artemi Panarin is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Panarin a 38.5% chance of scoring a goal at Madison Square Garden, while the star is an 8.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 28.6% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 26.9% |
| Marco Rossi | 24.5% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 24.0% |
| Conor Garland | 21.3% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 38.5% |
| J.T. Miller | 33.2% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 29.0% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 28.2% |
| Will Cuylle | 24.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 5.6% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 4.6% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 4.6% |
| Marco Rossi | 4.3% |
| Conor Garland | 4.3% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.1% |
| J.T. Miller | 6.6% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 6.0% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 5.6% |
| Will Cuylle | 5.0% |
Canucks vs. Rangers game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Rangers and Canucks at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canucks vs. Rangers 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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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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