The New York Rangers and Boston Bruins meet Thursday in NHL action at the TD Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rangers vs Bruins prediction.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers recently lost to the Jets, while losing to the Penguins and Islanders. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring on 25.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 38 goals, Adam Fox has 45 assists, and Chris Kreider has 215 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 83.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 118 goals on 1,340 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 55 goals on 653 shots.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are coming off wins over the Canadiens, Flyers, and Senators. The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.34 goals per game and are scoring on 24.2 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 44 goals, Brad Marchand has 34 assists and Jake DeBrusk has 159 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 82 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 90 goals on 1,037 shots faced, while Jeremy Swayman has allowed 94 goals on 1,138 shots.
Boston Bruins Team Facts
- The Bruins have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Bruins have lost the second period in five of their last six games as favorites following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight games as home favorites.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won seven of their last eight games following a home loss.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 14 games as underdogs.
- The Rangers have won the first period in each of their last five games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Rangers vs Bruins prediction
The New York Rangers and plus money is intriguing because you’re getting a playoff team and cup contender at a valuable price. However, you can argue the Bruins as a slight home favorite has even more value. The Bruins are 23-8-6 at home this season, and many times they’re priced in the -150 / -200 range. The Bruins were just -212 favorites against the Senators. The Rangers have won the last two games against the Bruins, but I can’t turn down this price with them at home. It should be a fun game and a possible playoff series preview. I’m still rolling with the Bruins at home.