New York Rangers at Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions, Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The New York Rangers (10-8-2) travel to face the Vegas Golden Knights (8-4-6) on Tuesday night. These teams met twice last season, with the Rangers winning both matchups outright as underdogs.
New York is coming off a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, while Vegas dropped its fifth game in six outings with a 3-2 defeat to Minnesota. Both clubs have been trending in opposite directions at key moments, and this matchup features one of the league’s best road teams against a Vegas squad still searching for answers.
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Rangers looking to stay hot on the road
The New York Rangers remain one of the league’s most reliable road teams, entering this matchup at 9-1-1 away from home. Their offense hasn’t been explosive (ranking 30th with 2.5 goals per game), but they continue to win by leaning on defense and goaltending.
Defensively, New York has been one of the best teams in the NHL, ranking second in goals allowed (2.5) and top-15 in the penalty kill (80.4%). Even in Sunday’s loss, New York held Detroit to two goals and remained in position to tie the game late.
Goalie Igor Shesterkin leads the team with a 7-6-2 record, 2.39 GAA (sixth in NHL), and .912 save percentage (10th). The Rangers also sit ninth in faceoff percentage. Artemi Panarin leads the team with 18 points (13 assists, 5 goals), while Mika Zibanejad continues to generate opportunities with a team-high 66 shots.
Key Injuries for Rangers
- D Will Borgen is day to day.
Golden Knights trying to stop the slide
The Golden Knights enter Tuesday’s contest having lost five of their last six, and the issues run deep. Vegas ranks ninth with 29.6 per game, but the team’s consistency has dropped off late in tight games.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Terry Edelmann | +920.00 |
| 2 |  Jesse Schule | +676.00 |
| 3 |  Bruce Marshall | +581.00 |
| 4 |  Brick Haus Sports | +326.00 |
| 5 |  Pro Sports Picks | +300.00 |
Jack Eichel leads the team with 24 points (16 assists, 8 goals) and 74 shots, and the power play is producing at 23.1% (11th). However, Vegas has struggled on the penalty kill (21st). Defensively, their 2.9 goals allowed per game is 12th, but they rank fifth in shots against. Goaltender Akira Schmid is 7-1-2 with a 2.50 GAA (11th) and a .900 save percentage.
At home, Vegas is just 4-3-3, and they are just 6-12 against the plucline this season.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,570.00 |
| 2 |  Dan Kaiser | +1,223.00 |
| 3 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,000.00 |
| 4 |  Earle Sports Bets | +916.00 |
| 5 |  David Hess | +706.00 |
Rangers vs. Golden Knights predictions
Moneyline pick for Rangers vs. Golden Knights:
- New York Rangers +110 (4 units)
The Rangers have been excellent on the road, winning nine of 11 away from home, and they beat Vegas twice as underdogs last season. Vegas enters this matchup on a 1-5 stretch and hasn’t looked sharp in late-game situations. With New York’s defensive stability and success in this series, the Rangers are the more reliable side, especially for plus money.
Total Pick for Rangers vs. Golden Knights:
- Under 6.5 (4 units)
The recent form points toward a lower-scoring game. Both teams are coming off tight, low-scoring losses, and the Rangers’ defense has been one of the best units in hockey. Vegas has struggled to finish chances during this slump, and New York tends to slow games down on the road. With both teams leaning defensive lately, the under has value.
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