The Boston Bruins (35-5-4) travel to meet the New York Rangers (25-13-7) Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Bruins scooped up a 4-1 win on the road Wednesday against the New York Islanders, winning for the 3rd consecutive time since a 3-0 loss at home to the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 12. The B’s are 14-1-3 in the previous 18 contests.
The Rangers bounced back from a stunning 2-1 loss on home ice against the Montreal Canadiens Sunday, posting a 3-1 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets Monday. More importantly, the Rangers are well rested for this Original Six battle.
The Bruins beat the Rangers 5-2 in their 1st meeting this season on Nov. 3 in New York.
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Bruins at Rangers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:54 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bruins -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-280) | Rangers -1.5 (+200)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Bruins at Rangers projected goalies
Jeremy Swayman (10-3-3, 2.35 GAA, .912 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (20-7-6, 2.43 GAA, .918 SV%, 1 SO)
Swayman gets the nod after All-Star Linus Ullmark started Wednesday on the Long Island. Since flipping the calendar to 2023, Swayman is perfect — he’s 3-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .966 SV% with a shutout in 3 outings. The B’s have provided him with plenty of offensive support, outscoring the opposition 18-3 in his January showings.
Shesterkin allowed just 2 goals on 31 shots last time out on Sunday against the Habs, but the offense could only provide a lone goal of support. Shesty is 3-1-1 with a 2.57 GAA and .916 SV% in 5 January outings.
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Bruins at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Bruins 3, Rangers 2
Moneyline
The BRUINS (-105) are slight underdogs, the first time Boston isn’t the favorite since Nov. 23 in Florida. It lost 4-3 in that game, and Boston has dropped its last 2 when not favored.
However, the B’s are 5-0 in the last 5 road games, while also going 5-0 in the last 5 when playing on no rest. The Bruins have won 21 of the last 27 game against winning teams, and Boston has won 11 of the last 16 meetings with the Blueshirts. The B’s are 6-2 in the last 8 skates at MSG, too.
The Bruins +1.5 (-280) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, if you need some insurance and are turned off by playing Boston straight up for whatever reason. It’s not a recommended play, however.
AVOID.
UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, especially at even money.
The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Manhattan, while going 10-4 in the last 14 meetings overall in this series.
The Under has dominated for the Rangers against Atlantic Division teams, too, going 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings.
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