New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins 02/01/25 – As the NHL regular season advances, the New York Rangers (24-22-4) prepare to face off against the Boston Bruins (25-22-6) in what promises to be an exhilarating matchup at TD Garden. Set for Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET, fans are gearing up for a pivotal clash that could influence playoff positioning. The Rangers are looking to capitalize on recent successes against the Bruins, hoping to improve their mixed season results. Meanwhile, Boston aims to leverage their home ice advantage to regain momentum in the wake of inconsistent performances.
New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins 02/01/25 Game Info
When: Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET
Where: TD Garden
TV: ABC/ESPN+
Stream: NHL.TV
New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins 02/01/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | -1 (+240) | Over 6.5 (+160) | -101 |  |
| Bruins | +1 (-222) | Under 6.5 (-225) | -122 | |
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The gambling market seems competitive, with the Bruins coming in at a moneyline of -122 owing to home ice advantage. For a -1 spread, the Rangers have an eye-catching puckline of +240. Something to consider and keep in mind for bettors searching for goal action is the expectation of a high-scoring game. Many may find the over 6.5 goals attractive at +160.
Goaltender Igor Shesterkin vs. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman
The Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin faces a major test against the Bruins’ offense, particularly of David Pasternak as he has an average of 2.83 goals every game. Shesterkin has a save percentage of 0.909 and out of the 36 games, he needs to put on his very best to face the aggressive attacking style of the Bruins.
Jeremy Swayman is hoping to do better than his 0.895 save percentage across 37 games. His 3.03 average goals per game are worrying considering he will face the New York offense led by Artemi Panarin who is having the best season of his career with 52 points. Swayman will need to step up his game drastically against the barrage attacking style of New York and with Boston hoping to do better, his performance is the key.
Rangers’ Recent Dynamics
The Rangers have struggled in their most recent fixtures. In their last two games, they lost to Carolina 4-0 and Colorado 5-4, exposing serious defensive issues. However, players such as Panarin and Trocheck have heralded positive results and have shown the ability to increase productivity when required, so there is plenty of room for optimism.
Bruins’ Tactical Analysis
Boston’s most recent games feature lopsided defeats against Winnipeg (2-6) and Buffalo (2-7), drawing scepticism about their defensive strategy and overall team chemistry both among fans and analysts. Players such as David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand need to motivate their team both on the ice and in the dressing room in order for the team to become competitive once again.
Trends
New York Rangers Betting Trends
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Boston.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Rangers’ last 8 games on the road.
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
NY Rangers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Boston Bruins Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 9 games.
Boston are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Boston’s last 20 games against NY Rangers.
Boston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Boston are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Rangers.
New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Betting Prediction
Considering the situation and the past results, there is reason to believe that there will be a number of goals in this game. The Rangers have shown that they can compete with the Bruins, as well as their top scorers are just waiting to have the big effect. On the other hand, the inconsistency in Boston’s game and weak goaltending may tilt the scales ever so slightly for the Rangers.
With respect to the accumulated data and the latest evidence, the Rangers moneyline value bet at -101 is tempting. The over on 6.5 goals also looks good to me as both sides are simply scoring and conceding too many.
Score Prediction: Rangers 4, Bruins 3.
