- The Bruins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Rangers vs. Bruins Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN
The New York Rangers (0-0) visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins (0-0) on Sep. 29 in Boston, MA. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Bruins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Rangers vs. Bruins Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Rangers vs. Bruins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Rangers | +1.5 -250 | 6 -110 | -110 |
| Bruins | -1.5 +200 | 6 -110 | -110 |
Rangers vs Bruins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Bruins will win this game with 55.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Rangers vs Bruins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rangers will cover the spread with 65.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Rangers Best Bets & Trends
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Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 0-0 against the spread this NHL season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- Rangers are 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units /0% ROI
- Rangers are 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Rangers are 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units /0% ROI
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 0-0 against the spread this NHL season (+0 Units /0% ROI).
- Bruins are 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Bruins are 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Bruins are 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Bruins vs Rangers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak (Bos) | +140 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev (NYR) | +175 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +190 |
| Morgan Geekie (Bos) | +190 |
| JJ Peterka (BOS) | +195 |
| Pavel Zacha (Bos) | +220 |
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Rangers were 8-19 (.296) when tied after the first period last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers were 33-47 (.412) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 71-89 (.444) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers were 22-38 (.367) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Bruins were 43-36 (.544) last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are 75-84 (.472) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins were winless (0-25) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130
The Bruins were 22-10 (.688) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .608
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers had 1.8 rush chances per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.4
The Rangers had 5.1 rush chances per game last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Rangers had 1.8 rush chances per game in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Rangers scored on 14% of rush chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins scored on 24% of rush chances on the power play last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Bruins scored on 27% of second chance opportunities in the third period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Bruins scored on 22% of second chance opportunities last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins averaged 2.94 expected goals per game last season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.08
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers allowed 2.5 rush chances per game in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Rangers allowed 50 forecheck chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed 199 rush chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers have a .700 save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .819
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Bruins have made 1.0 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7
The Bruins have allowed 0.6 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Bruins made 0.9 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7
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