Rangers vs Predators Prediction 3/2/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 2nd at the Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators (21-31-7, 24-35 ATS) are going through a rough patch at the moment. They lost nine of the previous 12 games and three of the last four. The Predators managed to avoid the third consecutive defeat with a 2-1 home win over the Jets, but they lost the next one to the Islanders, conceding a season-high seven goals. Nashville is 7th in the Central Division Standings with 49 points, six more than the Blackhawks.

The Predators average 2.58 goals per game this year (28th), while they allow 3.34 GPG (28th). Filip Forsberg leads the team with 54 points (22 G and 32 A). Jonathan Marchessault contributes 45 points (18 G and 27 A), while Roman Josi has 38 points (9 G and 29 A).

Juuse Saros (13-25-6) will take his place between the sticks for the Predators against the Rangers on Sunday. The 29-year-old is conceding 2.96 goals per contest this season with a .899 SV% and four shutouts.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers (29-26-4, 24-35 ATS) have been playing well recently; they won five of the last eight games. The Rangers returned home from a four-game road trip on which they recorded three wins over the Blue Jackets, Penguins, and Islanders, but lost the opening game of a four-game home stand to the Maple Leafs. New York is 5th in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 62 points, the same amount as the Flyers and one more than the Isles.

The Rangers score 3.02 goals per game on average (14th), while they concede 3.10 GPG (21st). This season, Artemi Panarin is the team’s top performer with 59 points (23 G, 36 A). Adam Fox has 48 points (5 G and 43 A), while Mika Zibanejad chips in 42 points (13 G and 29 A).

Igor Shesterkin (20-21-2) is expected to start for the Rangers at the goal on Sunday against the Predators. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.94 goals per game this year with a .904 SV% and three shutouts.

Why the Rangers will beat the Predators

• The Predators have lost each of their last five road games.
• The Rangers have won each of their last seven Sunday night games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven road games.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as underdogs when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last nine games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Predators’ last four night games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Predators’ last seven road games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Rangers rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.18%).
• The New York Rangers rank T2nd in the league in short-handed goals this season (10).
• The Nashville Predators rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.58).
• The Nashville Predators rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.34).

Predators vs Rangers Prediction

The Predators lost six of the last seven road games, including each of the past five. They conceded 4+ goals in four of those five defeats, while the Rangers scored 4+ in four of their last five games. Nashville beat New York 2-0 early in the season, and I am sure the Rangers will be looking to get revenge for that shutout loss. The Rangers won six of the last ten home games, and I am backing them to add one more on Sunday.