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

The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers meet Thursday 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 Capitals, beat the Blue Jackets, and they play the Maple Leafs, Islanders, and Oilers next. The Boston Bruins are averaging 2.62 goals per game and are scoring on 13 percent of their power play opportunities. Brad Marchand leads Boston with 15 goals, David Pastrnak has 24 assists and Charlie McAvoy has 77 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 75.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 77 goals on 709 shots faced, while Joonas Korpisalo has given up 34 goals on 325 shots.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers lost to the Panthers and Lightning, and they play the Capitals, Blackhawks, and Stars next. The New York Rangers are averaging 2.81 goals per game and are scoring 18 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 16 goals, Adam Fox has 27 assists, and Vincent Trocheck has 91 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 84.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 78 goals on 829 shots faced, and Jonathan Quick has given up 28 goals on 301 shots.

Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Injury Report

The Bruins will continue to be without Hampus Lindholm due to a lower-body injury.

The Rangers will continue to be without Igor Shesterkin, Matt Rempe, and Riley Nash.

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The Rangers have lost each of their last four games.
• The Bruins have won each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Rangers following a road loss.
• The Bruins have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Rangers following a road loss.

Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Prediction

This line feels like oddsmakers are just waiting for the New York Rangers to turn things around. The talent is there, and the Rangers have won the last three games against the Bruins. I get it. Still, the Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games and the offense keeps heading in the wrong direction. I need to see it to believe it. The Bruins are the better team at the moment, and they’ve shown they can win on the road. We’re getting a fair price to keep fading the Rangers. Until the Rangers turn things around, I’ll keep betting against them. Give me the Bruins and the cheap price.