The New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins meet Saturday in NHL action from the TD Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bruins vs Rangers Prediction.
New York Rangers Recap
The New York Rangers come into this game looking to rebound from their 5-2 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres last time out to sit at 20-19-6 this season. After this game, the Rangers will head home for a game against the Seattle Kraken.
Rangers Drop 5 Of Last 6
Artemi Panarin has 48 points with 16 goals and 32 assists while Adam Fox has 28 points with 24 assists. JT Miller has 23 points with 10 goals and 13 assists while Will Cuylle has 23 points with 10 goals and 13 assists and Mika Zibanejad has 38 points with 16 goals and 22 assists. Alexis Lafreniere also has 24 points with 15 assists as well this season. Igor Shesterkin has gone 17-12-4 with a 2.47 GAA and a .912 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 3-7-2 with a 2.39 GAA and a .911 save percentage in goal for the Rangers so far this season.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last five games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have lost nine of their last 16 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games following a win.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has scored at least one goal in five of the Rangers’ last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Boston Bruins Recap
The Boston Bruins come into this game looking to add on to their 4-1 win over Calgary last time out to sit at 23-19-2 this season. After this game, Boston will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at home.
Bruins Win 3 Of Last 4
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 49 points including 19 goals and a team-high 30 assists while Morgan Geekie has 41 points with a team-high 25 goals and 16 assists and Pavel Zacha has 28 points with 10 goals and 18 assists. Charlie McAvoy has 22 assists while Elias Lindholm has 28 points with 8 goals and 20 assists. Jeremy Swayman’s gone 16-11-2 with a 2.91 GAA and a .902 save percentage in goal for the Bruins while Joonas Korpisalo is 7-8 with a 3.42 GAA and an .888 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won each of their last six home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Rangers have lost five of their last six games.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in eight of his last 10 home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in day games at TD Garden.
- Casey Mittelstadt has scored six career goals against the Rangers – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last six day games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Bruins’ last six games as home favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Bruins vs Rangers Prediction
I’m on the Bruins here. I just think that the Bruins are playing the better hockey right now, and I’m just not interested in backing the Rangers in their current form, even if they have been playing better on the road this season. The Bruins are still playing above where a lot of folks, myself included, thought they’d be at this point in the year, and I think that the Bruins get it done at home here. Give me Boston.