How to Pick the Rangers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – March 2
Published 4:36 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025
For the upcoming contest between the New York Rangers and the Nashville Predators on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.
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Rangers vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)
- New York and its opponent have combined for more than Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals 32 times this season.
- There have been 27 Nashville games with over 6 goals this season.
- The total for this game (6) is 0.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Rangers (3.02) and the Predators (2.58).
- The 6.4 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.4 more than the total for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Rangers Moneyline: -185
- The Rangers are 23-16 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- New York is 12-5 (winning 70.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -185 or shorter.
- Based on the moneyline in this game, the Rangers’ implied win probability is 64.9%.
Predators Moneyline: +153
- Nashville has earned an upset victory six times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 24 games as the underdog).
- The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +153 or longer (in two such games).
- Nashville’s implied probability to win is 39.5% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2
Rangers Points Leaders
- One of New York’s top offensive options this season is Artemi Panarin, who has recorded 58 points in 57 games.
- Adam Fox has 48 points (five goals, 43 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- On 97 shots (for 14 goals) and 31 assists, Jonathan Tanner Miller has contributed 45 points this season.
- In 43 games played this season, Igor Shesterkin (20-21-2) has given up 119 goals.
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg is a leading scorer for Nashville, with 54 points this season. He has put up 22 goals and 32 assists in 59 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault’s 46 points this season, including 18 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
- Roman Josi has scored nine goals and contributed 29 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 38.
- Juuse Saros has a record of 13-25-6 in 45 games this season, conceding 128 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1122 saves and an .898 save percentage, 38th in the league.
Rangers’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2025 | Penguins | W 5-3 | Away | -151 |
| 2/25/2025 | Islanders | W 5-1 | Away | -119 |
| 2/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 3-2 | Home | -102 |
| 3/2/2025 | Predators | – | Home | -185 |
| 3/3/2025 | Islanders | – | Home | – |
| 3/5/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
| 3/8/2025 | Senators | – | Away | – |
Predators’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2025 | Panthers | L 4-1 | Home | +135 |
| 2/27/2025 | Jets | W 2-1 | Home | +115 |
| 3/1/2025 | Islanders | L 7-4 | Away | +130 |
| 3/2/2025 | Rangers | – | Away | +153 |
| 3/4/2025 | Bruins | – | Away | – |
| 3/6/2025 | Kraken | – | Home | – |
| 3/8/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Home | – |
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New York vs. Nashville Game Info
- Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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