Rangers are favored in Chicago and the UNDER 5.5 (+110) is attractive — both clubs have low scoring rates and reliable goalies, suggesting a low-total outcome. Kings look like a smart moneyline bet in Seattle given the Kraken’s poor record on no-rest games. Punters may back the UNDER in NYR-CHI and the Kings moneyline in SEA-LA.
NHL Best Bets — Wednesday, Dec. 10
The four-game slate offers two clear betting angles: a low-scoring Original Six tilt in Chicago and a road-favorite edge for Los Angeles in Seattle. Below are the top plays, lines pulled from market pricing at the time of writing and subject to change.
Rangers at Blackhawks — Rangers favored; pick: UNDER 5.5 (+110)
New York looks like the superior side despite a two-game overtime skid. Both recent losses were tight affairs against strong opponents, and the Rangers remain 5-1-2 over their last eight. Their road form has been excellent this season (12-4-1), yet their offense is modest at roughly 2.65 goals per game.
Chicago’s scoring has also cooled dramatically after an ugly road trip that included two blowout defeats. The Blackhawks have managed just three goals across their last three outings and were limited to 20 shots in the most recent game. Both teams sit in the bottom 10 for expected-goals rate at 5-on-5, and each has a dependable starter in net (New York’s goaltender with roughly a 2.46 GAA/.913 SV% and Chicago’s with near a 2.62 GAA/.914 SV%).
Given the low scoring profiles, recent struggles for Chicago’s attack and the goaltending matchup, the UNDER 5.5 at plus-money represents a sensible contrarian play.
Kings at Kraken — Kings favored; pick: Los Angeles moneyline
Los Angeles arrives off a 4-2 win and closes a short road trip favored to beat a Seattle team limping through a stretch of losses. The Kraken are on a six-game losing streak and are 11-10-6 overall, with middling home numbers. Los Angeles ranks in the upper half of the league in expected-goals share, while Seattle sits well down the chart.
The rest differential is significant: Seattle is playing on no days rest, whereas the Kings had an extra night off. Seattle’s recent sample on no-rest games is poor (0-2-1 this season, following an 0-12-0 mark in that situation last year), and they’ve struggled to generate offense in those spots. That makes the Kings’ moneyline a logical choice for bettors who prioritize matchup and rest advantages.
Quick betting notes
Lines can shift as game time approaches; monitor market movement and goalies announced at warmups. Bet sizes should reflect bankroll management and confidence levels. Bet responsibly.
Breaking down the best NHL bets on the ice for the four-game slate on Wednesday, December 10, including picks for Rangers vs. Blackhawks and Kings vs. Kraken.
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