How to Pick the Rangers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – March 2

Published 3:36 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Sunday’s game at 7 p.m. ET between the New York Rangers and the Nashville Predators features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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Rangers vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

  • A total of 32 New York games this season have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • There have been 27 Nashville games with over 6 goals this season.
  • The Rangers score 3.02 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -181

  • The Rangers are 23-16 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter, New York is 12-5 (winning 70.6% of the time).
  • The Rangers’ implied moneyline win probability is 64.4% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +150

  • Nashville has six wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 24 times).
  • The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +150 or longer (in three chances).
  • Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 40.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Rangers Points Leaders

  • Artemi Panarin has been critical to New York’s offense this season, putting up 58 points in 57 games.
  • Adam Fox has 48 points (five goals, 43 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Jonathan Tanner Miller has contributed 45 points for New York in 49 games this season, scoring on 14.4% of his shots and recording 14 goals and 31 assists.
  • As New York’s top goalie, Igor Shesterkin has recorded 20 wins and 21 losses this season while allowing 119 goals with 1118 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg’s 22 goals and 32 assists in 59 games give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville, with 46 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and provided 28 assists in 59 games.
  • Roman Josi has nine goals and 29 assists for New York.
  • Juuse Saros’ record stands at 13-25-6 on the season, giving up 128 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 1122 saves with 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 -181
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 +150
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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