The New York Rangers are finally home following a six-game trip that included the Winter Classic, but home hasn't been sweet as they have won just five of 18 at Madison Square Garden this season. The Rangers are last in the NHL, scoring only 1.94 goals per game in home games while going 14-4 UNDER. New York has lost nine of its past 13 Monday games, and it lost the first meeting against Utah 3-2 on Nov. 22. The Rangers have lost four of five following a win, and they are 1-4 in their past five home games following a road trip of at least seven days. They have gone UNDER seven straight against the Central Division and 11 of 12 versus teams with losing records. Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka is 17-11-2 with a 2.72 goals-against average, and he has won five of seven starts. Take the Mammoth and the UNDER.
These Pro Picks were released to clients on January 05, 2026 at 11:36AM ET.
Utah at New York
January 5, 2026
2 units on Utah -105 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 3.9)
Result:
WIN
WIN
2 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 -103 (risk 2 to return 3.94)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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