Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers Prediction, 12/7/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG Network

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-150) Rangers (+125)

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-8) are headed to Madison Square Garden on Sunday where they will play the New York Rangers (15-12-2). The odds on this game have the Golden Knights at -150 while the Rangers are sitting at +125. The total comes in at 6.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Blackhawks in their previous contest . The Golden Knights offense didn't overly impress in this game. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 of the 28 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 2 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score. Vegas accounted for 10 penalty minutes in this game.

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While at even strength, the Golden Knights have conceded 64 goals while earning 59 of their own. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have 69 power play opportunities (30th in the NHL) and have scored 13 goals in those chances. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have accumulated 79 goals (21st in hockey) this year and have allowed 77. Vegas has tried 776 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.2%. For the year, they have recorded 32 points and their points percentage is sitting at .615. The Golden Knights have had 650 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .882. Vegas has accumulated 85 power play opportunities and they have scored 20 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 23.53%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Akira Schmid. In his professional hockey career, Schmid has accounted for 21 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .429. His save percentage is at .901 during his 2,581 minutes in the crease. Schmid has had 1,426 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 1,285 total saves. Opponents have racked up 141 goals against Schmid in his career and his goals against average is 2.88. He has earned a record of 25-20-8 and he started in 49 games. Schmid has taken the ice for 63 games throughout his professional hockey career.

In their last outing, New York played the Senators in an outing where the Rangers took home the victory by a tally of 4-2. The Rangers recorded 4 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 1 power play attempt in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

On the campaign, the New York Rangers have accounted for 78 goals, 32 points, in addition to a points percentage of .552. They have allowed 75 goals to be scored by way of 58 goals at even strength and 17 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Rangers have 65 goals at even strength and 13 goals (24th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 67 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.40%. New York has attempted 767 shots (17th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.17%, while allowing the opposition 825 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 79.52% on their oppositions 83 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.9%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Spencer Martin defending the net. He has tallied 1,635 stops out of 1,852 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .883. Martin has accrued a career record of 24-30-8 and has participated in 66 games. He has started in 59 games and has been on the ice for 3,498 minutes. Martin's quality start rate comes out to 37.3% and he has 22 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 3.68 goals per game and he has relinquished 217 goals altogether.

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Josh's Pick: Take New York (+125)

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