The Boston Bruins are set to face the New York Rangers on February 5, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Here’s an analysis of the anticipated game outcomes and betting insights:
First Period Outcome Prediction:
Both teams have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities early in games. Given the Rangers’ home advantage and recent form, they are slightly favored to lead after the first period. However, considering the Bruins’ resilience, a tied score after the first period is also a plausible scenario.
Total Goals Prediction:
The Rangers have been averaging 3.38 goals per game since January 1, while the Bruins have allowed an average of 3.73 goals against in the same period. This trend suggests a high-scoring game. BetMGM has set the total goals over/under at 6.0, with the over at -115 odds.
Most Probable Final Exact Score:
Considering the offensive and defensive statistics, a 4-3 victory in favor of the Rangers is a reasonable projection. This aligns with the expectation of a closely contested, high-scoring game.
BEST BETS
- NY RANGERS Puck Lin -1.5 at +120 The Rangers are favored with moneyline odds of -180, while the Bruins are underdogs at +150. However Money Line moved to -220 level, which makes Puck Line bet +120 very inviting. Betting on the Rangers to win could be a prudent choice, given their home advantage and recent performance.
- Total Goals Over 6.0: Given both teams’ recent scoring trends and defensive vulnerabilities, betting on the total goals to exceed 6.0 is advisable. The over is currently priced at -115.
PROPS BETS
- Player to Record an Assist – J.T. Miller at -109 Miller is skating on the top line with Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad, forming one of the most explosive trios in hockey. Given his playmaking role, betting on Miller to record an assist offers value.
- Brad Marchand Over 2.5 Shots on Goal at -113: Marchand has been a consistent offensive contributor for the Bruins. Betting on him to register over 2.5 shots on goal is a reasonable proposition.
Please remember that while these predictions are based on current data and trends, the outcome of sports events can be unpredictable. Always consider the latest team news and updates before placing bets.
RECENT TRENDS
| Boston Bruins | BOS are 1-9 in their last 10 road games. Over is 7-2 in BOS last 9 games as an underdog. Over is 8-3 in BOS last 11 overall. |
| New York Rangers | NYR are 3-10 in their last 13 games following a win. NYR are 20-7 in their last 27 Wed. games. NYR are 43-20 in their last 63 games as a favorite. |
| Head to Head | Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in New York. |
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PREVIEW
The Boston Bruins had one of their best performances in recent games on Saturday, dominating the New York Rangers, and then followed it up with another strong home showing.
The Rangers, however, bounced back from their tough loss in Boston with a rare third-period comeback win.
Now, the two teams—both competing for a wild-card spot in the tightly packed Eastern Conference—will meet again on Wednesday night when the Bruins visit the Rangers for the third encounter of the season.
The teams are split, with the Rangers winning the first match 2-1 at home on January 2, after scoring twice in the first period. But the Bruins responded with a 6-3 victory on Saturday, powered by two power-play goals and a hat trick from David Pastrnak.
Pastrnak has been on a tear, scoring 10 goals in his last 11 games and recording 24 points during an 11-game point streak.
Boston is 7-3-1 in its last 11 games, following a rough six-game losing streak (0-5-1) between December 31 and January 9. During this stretch, the Bruins have scored at least three goals in seven games and are now aiming to win three straight for the second time this season.
The Bruins are heading to New York after a strong 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, where defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forward Trent Frederic scored in the second period, and Jeremy Swayman posted a 35-save shutout. McAvoy, who also scored on Saturday, has two goals in his last three games since returning from a two-week injury absence.
Swayman said, “Everyone’s fighting for points, and it’s our job to rise to the occasion and make sure we’re getting important points down the stretch.”
The Rangers, meanwhile, are also trying to regain momentum after a three-game losing streak, which followed a 10-game point streak (7-0-3). They bounced back on Sunday, rallying for three third-period goals in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
New York is taking the ice after J.T. Miller practiced for the first time since being acquired in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks. Miller played a key role in their comeback, assisting on power-play goals from Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin.
Panarin praised Miller, saying, “You can see he’s a great player. He goes hard on the forecheck, battles in front of the net, so it’s really important for our team.”
Miller will join a lineup missing Adam Edstrom, who will be out for at least 2 1/2 months due to a lower-body injury sustained on Saturday. Edstrom had played in every game until the injury and was a key part of the improving fourth line. For now, Jimmy Vesey will fill in.
Coach Peter Laviolette commented on Edstrom’s absence, saying, “It’s his size, his physicality, and his speed. You miss that, but it’s a great opportunity for anyone else stepping into the lineup.”
