Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/05/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Venue:  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Bruins +140, Rangers -166; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Bruins +140, Rangers -165; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Bruins +140, Rangers -165; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Boston Bruins:  26-22-6 (6th place, Atlantic Division)

New York Rangers:  25-23-4 (6th place, Metropolitan Division)

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Boston Bruins:  6-3-1 last 10

New York Rangers:  5-3-2 last 10

The Bruins are entering this game with 58 points, a 26-22-6 record overall, and they are 9-14-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the New York Rangers in their last game, winning that one at home 6-3, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Minnesota Wild still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Rangers, David Pastrňák recorded the hattrick as he led the team in goals scored with 3 while Pavel Zacha, Charlie Coyle, and Charlie McAvoy each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Brad Marchand and Matthew Poitras each led the team in assists with 2 while David Pastrňák led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Jeremy Swayman was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 25 shots with 22 saves and a .880 save percentage. Their offense has scored 149 goals this season averaging 2.8 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 175 goals against them allowing 3.2 goals per game.

The Rangers are entering this game with 54 points, a 25-23-4 record overall, and they are 13-11-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Vegas Golden Knights in their last game, winning that one at home 4-2. Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, Alexis Lafrenière, and K'Andre Miller each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and J. T. Miller each led the team in assists with 2 while Mika Zibanejad led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Jonathan Quick was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 36 shots with 34 saves and a .944 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 156 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 160 goals against them allowing 3.1 goals per game.

The current betting odds have the Rangers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rangers haven't looked good in their games this season with their 25-23-4 record overall which has them in 6th place of their division in the East and fighting to get back into a playoff spot. They haven't looked great on home ice either with their 13-11-2 home record. Meanwhile, the Bruins haven't looked great in their games this season with their 26-22-6 record overall which has them in 6th place of their division in the East and fighting to get back into a playoff spot. They have looked terrible in their road games this year with their 9-14-3 road record and lately they have been slipping down the standings as they were in a playoff position just a few weeks ago. They are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and coming off a win over the Rangers in their last one, but they aren't in a great situation here since they are playing this game on a back-to-back. They have a game against the Wild on Tuesday while the Rangers are more rested and looking for some revenge. The Rangers lost in Boston 6-3, but they are coming off a win in their last one as they bounced back at home against the Golden Knights on Sunday. The Rangers have looked a lot better on home ice lately and they are going to have the motivation here with the revenge angle, they can take advantage of the Bruins on a back-to-back. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rangers to win this game.

Bruins Rangers Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Rangers 5 Bruins 3.

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Boston Bruins: 147-91 (+11 units) on the moneyline in all games. 97-59 (+12.1 units) on the moneyline against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game. 120-65 (+15.6 units) on the moneyline against poor power play killing teams - opp score on over 17.5% of chances. 22-14 OVER in a road game where the total is 5.5.

New York Rangers: 31-28 (-10.9 units) on the moneyline as a home favorite of -200 or less. 29-21 (-5.4 units) on the moneyline against poor starting goalies - saving 89.5% of shots against or less. 125-95 (-6.1 units) on the moneyline against mistake free teams - opponents average 4 power plays/game or less. 32-19 OVER when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%).

Boston Bruins:  H. Lindholm (D) Out - Lower-body.

New York Rangers:  A. Edstrom (C) Day To Day - Lower Body.

“It’s unlikely we’re going to see Hampus before the break. We’re erring more on the side of caution with him right now.” - Joe Sacco on the injury to Hampus Lindholm.

“Didn't seem like it last night. He was good. There was a lot of information thrown at him, not a lot of rest, a lot of travel, everything new. He seemed to handle it like a pro. He was good.” - Peter Laviolette on JT Miller integrating into the lineup.

LW Morgan Geekie

C Pavel Zacha

RW David Pastrnak

LD Mason Lohrei

RD Charlie McAvoy

G Jeremy Swayman

LW Artemi Panarin

C J.T. Miller

RW Mika Zibanejad

LD Ryan Lindgren

RD Adam Fox

G Igor Shesterkin

Points: D. Pastrnak (65)

Goals: D. Pastrnak (27)

Assists: D. Pastrnak (38)

GAA: J. Korpisalo (2.84)

Points: A. Panarin (56)

Goals: A. Panarin (22)

Assists: A. Fox (38)

GAA: I. Shesterkin (2.89)

Coaches:

Boston Bruins: Joe Sacco (Interim)

New York Rangers: Peter Laviolette (2nd season)