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NHL Predictions: Dec 18 Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins

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New York Rangers vs St Louis Blues

Head-to-Head: Rangers 1-0 Blues

How to Watch:

US TV: Fan Duel Sports Midwest; MSG; ESPN+

Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our final game of NHL predictions has the New York Rangers going for the season sweep of the St Louis Blues. New York is expected to start Igor Shesterkin, who hasn’t gotten a lot of help in home starts. The Rangers are 12-5-1 away from Madison Square Garden. Artemi Panarin leads the way in assists (23) and points (34) so far this season.

Jordan Binnington is the confirmed starter for the Blues, who are 5-5 in their previous 10 games. St Louis is coming off a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. However, the Rangers beat the Blues 3-2 in a rare victory at MSG. Robert Thomas is first on the team in assists (16) and points (23) so far this campaign.

The two teams have been inconsistent this season, but the Rangers are better away from home and should win.

Prediction: Rangers win 3-2.

Prop Bets of the Night

We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Oilers versus the Bruins is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.

As for individual props, go with Leon Draisaitl to get the over on 1.5 assists for Edmonton. On the Boston side of things, take David Pastrnak to get at least one power-play point.

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About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.

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