Published Dec 18, 3:16am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 18, 3:16am ET
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Updated Dec 18, 3:17am ET
The New York Rangers will be aiming to get their form back on track on December 18 when they host the St. Louis Blues. Find our picks here.
New York have suffered defeats in each of their last two, and they continue to face an uphill challenge in their battle to enter the playoff fight in 2025-26.
Meanwhile, the Blues have recovered following a slow start to the season, winning five of their last ten to climb up to fifth in the Central Division.
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| St. Louis Blues | +119 |
| New York Rangers | -135 |
Despite enduring a slow start to the season, the St. Louis Blues are gradually putting together a string of results that will see them enter the playoff conversation in the Eastern Conference.
The Blues have gone 13-15-7 in the NHL this term, and they have won five of their last ten.
They were last in action on Wednesday evening, as they battled to a defensively-impressive 1-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Justin Faulk scored the only goal of the game in the second period.
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Playoff dreams may already be fading for the New York Rangers, as they are struggling for consistency in the NHL this season.
The Rangers have a positive 16-15-4 overall record, but they have won just four of their last ten. Meanwhile, no side in the Eastern Conference have scored fewer goals so far this term.
New York come into this game on the road after losing their last two, which includes a poor showing against the Vancouver Canucks earlier this week, losing 3-0 at Madison Square Garden.
| TOTAL | Rangers | Blues | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 160 | 89 | 55 | - |
| GOALS | 1003 | 558 | 445 |
The St. Louis Blues bring the better recent form into this clash, and they could be the smart angle despite having an inferior head-to-head record. St. Louis have also been more consistent in their recent home games, and they look good value to improve on their current 6-7-4 record.
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St. Louis Blues (+119)
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