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Boston Bruins (27-22-6) vs. NY Rangers (25-23-4)
February 5, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Rangers -175 / Boston Bruins 145; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 5th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 25-23-4 this year after they defeated Vegas by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New York trailed 2-1 after the second period, but they scored three goals in the third for the win. The Rangers were out shot by a total of 36-28, won 56.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Lafreniere, Panarin, Zibanejad, and Miller, while Quick stopped 34 out of 36 shots in the game. 



Prior to that victory, the Rangers lost to the Bruins by a score of 6-3 and the Hurricanes by a score of 4-0. New York has lost three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 54 points. New York has scored 2.98 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 21.3% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 22 goals, 34 assists, and 153 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added three goals, 38 assists, and 88 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 17-18-2 with a 2.89 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 27-22-6 this season after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Boston scored twice in the second period and once in the third for the shutout win. The Bruins recorded 35 shots on goal, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Frederic, Geekie, and McAvoy, while Swayman stopped all 35 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bruins defeated the Rangers by a score of 6-3, but did lose to the Jets by a score of 6-2 before that. Boston has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Atlantic standings with 60 points. Boston has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 3.22 goals against per game, while also going 15.2% on the power play and 75.0% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 27 goals, 39 assists, and 222 shots on goal, while Brad Marchand has added 19 goals, 23 assists, and 157 shots on goal. Joonas Korpisalo is 9-5-2 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this season. 

Why the Rangers will beat the Bruins

  • The Bruins have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs following a win.
  • The home team has won nine of the Bruins’ last 10 games.
  • The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games.
  • The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games following a home win.
  • The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last nine games as road underdogs following a win.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the Rangers’ last six games as home favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Bruins’ last four road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Eight of the last nine Wednesday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 14 Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Bruins’ last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

  • J.T. Miller has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Rangers as favorites.
  • J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a home favorite.
  • J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances with his team as a favorite.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

  • Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
  • Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last 11 games.

Rangers vs Bruins Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup after picking up a nice win over Vegas in their last game and they will be at home here. The Rangers are 13-11-2 at home this year, while the Bruins are 9-14-3 on the road. Boston has won two games in a row, but they will be on a back to back after beating Minnesota on Tuesday. The Bruins have struggled on the road this season and they are 0-3 in their last three away from home, with two of them coming by at least four goals. Take the Rangers to get the win here. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Rangers ML

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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