New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 11/18/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+110) Golden Knights (-130)

The New York Rangers (10-8-2) are on their way to T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday where they will play the Vegas Golden Knights (8-4-6). The line on this contest has the Rangers at +110 while the Golden Knights open at -130. The total is set at 6.

The New York Rangers had a rough game after their 2-1 defeat to the Red Wings in their previous game. New York recorded 22 penalty minutes in this game. Additionally, they had 2 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. The Rangers left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. While out there on the ice, they netted 1 of the 19 shots they put on goal.

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While playing at even strength, the Rangers have allowed the opponent to score 38 goals while notching 41 as an offensive unit. New York Rangers opponents have earned 56 power play opportunities (21st in the NHL) and have scored 11 goals in those chances. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the New York Rangers have notched 50 goals (26th in the National Hockey League) this year and have allowed 49. New York has taken 548 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.1%. For the current season, they have scored 22 points and their points % is .550. The Rangers have had 560 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .913. New York comes into tonight with 50 power play chances and they have scored 9 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 18.00%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Igor Shesterkin. Over the course of his pro career, Shesterkin has accumulated 179 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .630. His save percentage currently is .917 in his 14,560 mins guarding the cage. Shesterkin has had 8,520 shots taken against him and has recorded 7,814 saves. Opponents have been able to score 706 goals against Shesterkin in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.49. He has an overall record of 169-94-24 and he has started in 284 games. Shesterkin has been in goal for 289 games during his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, Vegas played the Wild in a game where the Golden Knights took the defeat by a tally of 3-2. They had 4 power play opportunities in this game and scored 2 out of those chances. The Golden Knights earned 2 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they took.

Vegas has taken 532 shots (16th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.71%, while allowing their opponents 456 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.39% on their oppositions 51 chances on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.6%. They have a tally of 65 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.08%. The Golden Knights have 42 goals at even strength and 15 goals (6th in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 52 goals to be scored by way of 42 goals at even strength and 10 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 57 goals, 22 points, in addition to a points percentage of .611.

For the opposition you are going to see Akira Schmid patrolling the crease. He has recorded 1,180 stops out of 1,308 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .902. Schmid is the owner of a lifetime record of 23-19-6 and has participated in 58 games. He has made the start in 44 games and has played 2,568 mins. Schmid's rate of quality starts is 43.2% and he has 19 quality starts in his career. His opponents are averaging 2.91 goals per contest and he has conceded 128 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Vegas (-130)

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