Rangers vs. Bruins Predictions, Odds, Preview

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May 8, 2021

Matt Blunt
NHL Expert
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New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Predictions

Score Prediction Bruins 4 Rangers 2

Still have no idea where the energy is going to come from the Rangers as I doubt this team has much interest in playing spoiler for whatever seed Boston would prefer to have.

After the last three meetings between these two have all been 4-0 shutout wins (Boston's won twice), and the season series sitting at 1-6 O/U this year, I do think we get a more freewheeling game than we ever have between these two this year.

The Rangers have had recovery time that they didn't have prior to that 4-0 loss on Thursday, and I think they bring at least some energy because of it. Off a shutout loss this year, the Rangers have followed up with an average of 2.66 goals per game, and off a shutout win, Boston's allowed an average of 3.2 per game.

That' enough to think the Rangers will do their part to get this one 'over' the total in a game Boston ultimately wins.

New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Best Bets

• OVER
• Patrice Bergeron Goal

The Boston Bruins host the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon, playing inside the TD GArden where the Bruins have won seven straight games. (AP)

New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Betting Analysis

Boston is currently in third place of the East Division standings with a 32-14-7 record. The Rangers are sitting in the fifth position of the East Division table with a 26-23-6 record. The Bruins are currently 13 points ahead of the Rangers in the division standings.

• Venue: TD Garden
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Time: 3:00 p.m. ET

New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Form

The Rangers are coming off of a 0-4 loss to the Bruins, marking the fifth straight loss for New York and the third time without a goal in that span. Boston's 0-4 win over New York was its most recent result, as the Bruins have now won five of their last six games.

New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Head To Head

Boston has won three of the last four meetings, winning with a 4-0 shutout in two of the last three games. The last three results have seen an exact 4-0 result, as the goal total has gone UNDER 5.5 in four straight meetings.

New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Game Odds

• Rangers +230
• Bruins -275
• Rangers (+1.5) -105
• Bruins (-1.5) -115
• Over 5.5 -110
• Under 5.5 -110

Odds per BetMGM - Subject to Change

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