New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins Prediction 2/1/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 1st at the TD Garden. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Rangers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bruins’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston

-Recent betting trends in games played between New York and Boston

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Rangers and Bruins. 

What a Bad Game for the Bruins

The Bruins have been a lot more inconsistent than expected this season and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Bruins faced off against the Winnipeg Jets and they scored two goals while the defense gave up six goals and that led to the defeat. Elias Lindholm was the top offensive player scoring a goal and adding an assist. Joonas Korpisalo was in goal and he saved 21 of the 26 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Buffalo Sabres the Bruins were defeated 7-2. 

The Bruins are averaging 2.698 goals while their defense is giving up 3.226 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 25th in the league. They are facing 28.58 shots per game which is 18th in the league. The last win came last Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche and they were able to secure the 3-1 victory. David Pastrnak has scored 24 goals and added 27 assists so far this season. 

Why the Bruins Will Beat the Rangers

• The Bruins have won eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have lost each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine day games.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last four day games.
• The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last five day games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Rangers are Struggling

The Rangers are struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Colorado Avalanche, they lost 5-4 and in the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes, they lost 4-0. The Rangers finished with 22 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net one time. Igor Shesterkin was in goal for the Rangers and he saved 22 of the 26 shots that he faced. 

The Rangers are averaging 2.96 goals while their defense is giving up 3.04 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 18th in the league. They are averaging 29.84 shots per game which is 7th best in the league. Opponents are shooting 9.87 percent which is 8th best in the league. Artemi Panarin has scored 21 goals and added 31 assists so far this season. 

Why the Rangers Will Beat the Bruins

• The Bruins have lost five of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have won five of their last six games following a loss.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a loss.

New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins Prediction

The Rangers are averaging 2.96 goals per game which hasn’t been great most of the season and this game is going to be much of the same. The Bruins are averaging 2.69 goals per game and their offense is going to really struggle again here. The Rangers and Bruins are going to have some major issues getting any sort of offense going here, and this game is going to end up staying well under the total.