Bruins vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds (Fade New York in First Game Since All-Star Break)
The New York Rangers are finally set to play their first game since February 1st. They'll host the Boston Bruins in Tuesday night NHL action at Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers entered the All-Star break on a 7-3 run, and currently sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Bruins are sitting firmly in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, eight points behind the Maple Leafs but seven points above the Red Wings in fifth.
This will serve as the second meeting between these teams this season, with the Rangers taking the 5-2 decision in their first matchup back in November,
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's showdown.
Bruins vs. Rangers Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Bruins +130
- Rangers -150
Puck line:
- Bruins +1.5 (-200)
- Rangers -1.5 (+165)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -115/Under -105)
Bruins vs. Rangers Betting Trends
- The OVER is 8-4 in the Bruins' last 12 games.
- Bruins are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. Rangers.
- Bruins are 11-4 in their last 15 road games.
- Rangers are 7-1 in their last eight home games.
- The UNDER is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings between these teams.
Bruins vs. Rangers Prediction and Pick
I've stated my opinion about the Rangers,I'm still not buying that they're a top team in the NHL, therefore I'll be fading them again tonight.
Over each team's last 25 games, the Rangers rank 30th in CORSI%, 16th in high danger scoring chances, and 31st in high danger scoring chances against. If it wasn't for the stellar play of goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who should be a shoe-in to win the Vezina Trophy, the Rangers would be a basement dweller in the NHL.
During that same stretch, the Bruins have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL, ranking sixth in high danger scoring chances against. I'll back them as underdogs tonight.
Pick: Bruins +130
Iain is 29-26-1 (+1.10 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.