Planning on watching today’s Rangers and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on MSG. The over/under goal line at BetMGM for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Bruins are favored to win at home against the Rangers.
New York Rangers Preview
Before their matchup against Boston, the Rangers arrive with a 20-7-1 record. They hold a 17-6-0 record when considered the favorites and 3-1-1 when seen as the underdogs. On the road, they have gone 10-4-1 this season and are 10-3-0 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Rangers have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 13th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 23rd in the league. So far this year, the Rangers are 14-3 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 6-3 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Heading into this matchup vs. Boston, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 17 games in this season. His current record is 10-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.8%.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins come in with an overall record of 19-6-4. On the road, Boston has a 9-3-3 record, whereas they are 10-2-1 at home. Their current record places them 1st in the Eastern Atlantic division and 1st in the Eastern conference.
The Bruins come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 15th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 15th in the league. The Boston offense is ranked 11th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 31st in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Jeremy Swayman has started 14 games this season. His current record stands at 9-1, and his save percentage is 0.689%.
The Bruins emerged as the victor in the season series between the two teams last season, with a 3-0 record. The Bruins went 3-0-3 against the puck line in these matchups.
The Bruins emerged as the victor in the season series between the two teams last season, with a 3-0 record. The Bruins went 3-0-3 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Bruins vs. Rangers in New York
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Rangers winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Rangers straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line. For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Rangers +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6