Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Preview
Planning on watching today’s Rangers and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Rangers in a Eastern conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Boston Bruins – New York Rangers odds
Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Rangers and Bruins did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Rangers have a record of 2-1. The Rangers also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-1.
- In their last three road games, New York has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 3-0.
- New York has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Prediction
Through 68 games, the Rangers sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-20-4. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in 1st place. On the road this season, New York has gone 21-11-4.
Over their last ten games, the Rangers have gone 6-4, and in their last five, they have gone 3-2. As underdogs this year, New York has gone 9-4-2.
Offensively, the Rangers come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 16th position in the league. Looking at how the Rangers’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 7th in power play goals and 24th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Jonathan Quick has started 22 games this season. His current record stands at 15-5, and his save percentage is 0.573%.
At home this season, the Bruins have gone 23-8-6, and they are currently on a three-game winning streak. Over their last ten games, they have gone 7-3, and in games against Eastern Conference opponents, they have gone 25-14. In games where they have been favored, Boston has gone 35-14-11, and they have won three straight games when favored.
Overall, the Bruins have gone 41-14-15, and they are in first place in both the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division. Against division opponents, they have gone 16-6, and they have won four of their last five games.
On offense, the Bruins are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 19th in the league. Looking at how the Bruins’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 8th in power play goals and 17th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Jeremy Swayman comes into the game having made 37 starts this season. So far, his record is 22-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.818%.
With the Bruins being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Bruins.
Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Betting Tips
- Take the Bruins on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Bruins Injury Report
- Milan Lucic – Lower Body/Personal – Out
- Pat Maroon – Back – Out
- Derek Forbort – Undisclosed – Out
- Matthew Poitras – Shoulder – Out
New York Rangers Injury Report
- Jacob Trouba – Lower Body – Out
- Blake Wheeler – Knee – Out
- Ryan Lindgren – Lower Body – Out
- Filip Chytil – Upper Body – Out
