Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers Prediction 3/2/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 2nd at Madison Square Garden. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rangers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

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

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

When these two teams faced off back in December, the Predators were able to secure the 2-0 victory. 

Predators Are in A World of Trouble

The Predators are in a world of trouble right now for several reasons. Not only are the Predators on tired legs after their game on Saturday against the New York Islanders, but the defense was awful, giving up seven goals. Usually, scoring four goals is enough to have a shot, but not for Nashville. Cole Smith was a bright spot, with the offense scoring two goals. Colton Sissons scored a goal and added an assist. Juuse Saros was in goal and saved 30 of the 26 shots he faced. The goaltending has to be a whole lot better here. 

Nashville averages 2.58 goals, while their defense gives up 3.39 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th, and the defense is only a little better ranked, coming in at 28th. Filip Forsberg is the top player for Nashville, scoring 22 goals and adding 32 assists. Roman Josi is dealing with an upper-body injury and will be out for a while longer. With the way Saros played on Saturday, it’s hard to imagine he will be in goal in this game. It will probably be Justus Annunen who will get the start, and he sits with a 13-8 record overall while giving up 3.17 goals per game. 

Rangers Trade Away Two Players

With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, the Rangers have made some moves, and on Saturday, they shipped off Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey to the Colorado Avalanche. It has been a disappointing year for the Rangers, and they could be sellers. On Friday night, the Rangers faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs and were knocked off by a final of 3-2. Mika Zibanejad was the top offensive threat against Toronto, scoring a goal and adding an assist. 

With a win here, the Rangers would back to .500 in terms of their overall win percentage; the Rangers offense hasn’t been great, but the defense has been an even bigger problem. They are giving up 3.1 goals per game, which is 21st in the league. This team has also struggled on the power play, averaging only 0.525 goals per game. Adam Edstrom is dealing with an upper-body injury and is out for this game. Igor Shesterkin could get the start in this game, and he sits with a 20-21-2 record overall while giving up 2.94 goals per game. The Rangers have won two of his last three starts. 

Why the Rangers Will Beat the Predators

• The Predators have lost each of their last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have won 13 of their last 15 games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have lost the second period in five of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.

Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers Prediction

Putting trust in the Rangers at points this season has been a major issue, but this is a perfect spot to take them. The Predators not only played on Saturday, they also gave up seven goals. The Rangers offense has been inconsistent at times this season, but they will have no issue running up the score here. The Rangers will score four or five goals and end up cruising because of it . The Predators are 5-22 in their last 27 road games. Back the Rangers on the puck line.