Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Prediction 2/5/25 NHL Picks
New York Rangers (25-23-4) vs Boston Bruins (27-22-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Rangers -175 / Boston Bruins +145 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers meet Wednesday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Pick.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins lost to the Rangers and Wild, and they play the Golden Knights, Ducks, and Maple Leafs next. The Boston Bruins are averaging 2.76 goals per game and are scoring on 14.9 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 27 goals, Brad Marchand has 23 assists and Pavel Zacha has 100 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 75.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 113 goals on 1,111 shots faced, while Joonas Korpisalo has given up 48 goals on 452 shots.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Bruins, beat the Golden Knights, and they play the Penguins, Blue Jackets, and Sabres next. The New York Rangers are averaging 2.98 goals per game and are scoring 21.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 22 goals, Adam Fox has 38 assists, and Vincent Trocheck has 135 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.08 goals per game and are killing 82.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 102 goals on 1,092 shots faced, and Jonathan Quick has given up 47 goals on 473 shots.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Bruins have lost each of their last six road games following a win.
- The Rangers have won each of their last 11 Wednesday games as favorites.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games following a win.
- The home team has won the third period in 10 of the Bruins' last 12 games.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Rangers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Rangers' last four games.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- The Rangers have lost the first period in each of their last three games at Madison Square Garden.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 29th in the league for shots against per game this season (30.8).
- The New York Rangers rank 4th in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.87).
- The Boston Bruins rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.58%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (596).
Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Injury Report
The New York Rangers will be without Adam Edstrom.
The Boston Bruins will be without Hampus Lindholm.
Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Prediction
The New York Rangers appear to be back as they're playing their best hockey of the season, and they should get the benefit of the doubt at home. However, this line is a bit steep when you consider the Bruins aren't pushovers, and they did just beat the Rangers a couple of days ago, 6-3. The underdog has won each of the last three games between the Bruins and Rangers. The Rangers have also been shaky at times defensively these last couple of weeks, allowing four or more goals in five of their last eight games. I can't turn down the Bruins and have a chance to make nearly 1.5 times my money. Give me the Bruins.
Randy’s Pick Boston Bruins +145
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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