Rangers vs Wild Prediction 4/2/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 2nd 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 35-32-7 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 6-1 in their last game. New York scored the first six goals in this game for the win, but they did allow a late goal to ruin the shutout. The Rangers outshot San Jose by a total of 33-22, won 67.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Brodzinski, Panarin (2), Trocheck, and Fox (2), while Quick stopped 21 out of 22 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Rangers lost to the Ducks by a score of 5-4 and the Kings by a score of 3-1. New York has lost five of their last seven games, and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 77 points. New York has scored 3.01 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 17.7% on the power play and 82% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 33 goals, 46 assists, and 213 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added nine goals, 47 assists, and 115 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 24-26-5 with a 2.84 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season. 

Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Minnesota Wild are 41-28-6 this season after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 3-2 in a shootout in their last game. Minnesota trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they scored with about two minutes left in regulation before losing in the shootout. The Wild outshot New Jersey by a total of 30-28, won 52.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Boldy and Hinostroza, while Gustavsson stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the game. 

Prior to that shootout loss, the Wild lost another game to the Devils by a score of 5-2, but they did beat the Capitals by a score of 4-2 before that. Minnesota has lost four of their last five games, and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 88 points. Minnesota has scored 2.68 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 20.2% on the power play and 71.7% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Boldy has led Minnesota with 25 goals, 38 assists, and 249 shots on goal, while Marco Rossi has added 22 goals, 33 assists, and 122 shots on goal. Filip Gustavsson is 29-17-5 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this season. The Wild will meet the Islanders, Stars, Sharks, Flames, and Canucks after this game. 

Why the Rangers will beat the Wild

• The Wild have lost five of their last six road games.
• The Rangers have won four of their last five games against the Wild.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in six of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Rangers have won the third period in seven of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the last six games between the Wild and Rangers at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Wild’s last six games after coming off a shootout have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Wednesday night games between teams from different conferences have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last 11 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Rangers’ last nine games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in six of the Rangers’ last seven night games at Madison Square Garden.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded an assist in each of the Rangers’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last seven night games at Madison Square Garden.

Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts

• Jared Spurgeon has recorded at least one assist in six of the Wild’s last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one point in 15 of his last 17 appearances in road games.
• Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Rangers vs Wild Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this contest fighting to stay in the playoff race, so this is a huge game for both sides. The Rangers are 17-17-3 at home this year, while the Wild are 22-11-4 on the road. Minnesota has lost four of their last five games, and they have scored a total of five goals in those four losses. New York has dropped five of their last seven games, but I don’t think they have played too poorly in their last five. Both teams are trending in the wrong direction, but I think New York is in better form. Take the Rangers here.