Bruins vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Props (Feb. 5)

• The Boston Bruins visit the New York Rangers on Wednesday night
• We’ve made our Bruins vs Rangers prediction for Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Read below for Bruins vs Rangers odds and picks for today’s 7:00 PM ET game on TNT

The New York Rangers (25-23-4) host the Boston Bruins (27-22-6) in an Original Six matchup on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with national coverage provided by TNT.

The Rangers enter as -170 home favorites, while the over/under is set at 6.5 goals at most sportsbooks, though BetMGM is dealing 6.0. Can David Pastrnak and the B’s solve Igor Shesterkin and a Rangers club seeking revenge after a 6-3 loss in Boston last week?

Here is our Bruins vs Rangers prediction and best bet for Wednesday Night Hockey.

Bruins vs Rangers Prediction

I’m backing the Over 6.0 goals (-115 at BetMGM) in what should be another high-scoring affair between these historic rivals.

The total has gone over in 8 of Boston’s last 11 games overall and 6 of their last 7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Sharp money has steamed this number up from 5.5 to 6.5 at most shops, though BetMGM is still hanging 6.0 at a reasonable -115 price.

These Original Six foes just met on February 1st in Boston, with the Bruins prevailing 6-3 in a wild one. David Pastrnak netted a hat trick in that contest, while Brad Marchand added a goal and two assists.

Pasta has been on an absolute heater for the B’s, racking up 14 goals and 15 assists over his last 16 games. Boston is scoring 3.13 goals per game since January 1st and gets a Rangers defense tonight that ranks 29th in shots against.

The Blueshirts will be out for revenge in this spot and have some extra firepower to get it done. New York acquired sniper J.T. Miller at the trade deadline, and he’s already tallied two goals and two assists in his first two games back on Broadway.

Miller is skating on the top line with Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad, forming one of the most explosive trios in hockey. The Rangers are averaging 3.38 goals per game since New Year’s Day and should find plenty of chances against a Boston club allowing 3.73 goals against in that same span.

Expect revenge to be a dish best served with a flurry of red lamps at the Garden on Wednesday night. Take the Over 6.0 at BetMGM before it catches up to the market.

Wednesday NHL Best Bet:

• Over 6.0 Goals (-115 at BetMGM)

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Bruins vs Rangers Odds

The Rangers are solid home favorites on the moneyline at -180 odds. A $180 wager on New York would return a $100 profit if they get the W. Boston is a +150 road underdog, offering a potential $150 profit on a $100 bet.

New York is listed at -1.5 (+140) on the puck line, while Boston is +1.5 (-170). The Rangers would need to win by two goals or more for their puck line to cash. A Bruins puck line bet hits if Boston either wins outright or loses by a single tally.

The total is set at 6.5 at most books, with the Over juiced to -140 in some spots. However, BetMGM is lagging behind the market move with a 6.0 total and -115 to the Over. Oddsmakers clearly expect these proud franchises to light the lamp with regularity at MSG.

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Bruins vs Rangers Player Props

NHL player props odds as of Feb. 5 at BetMGM. Shop for the best NHL player prop odds using our NHL prop betting tool.

Consider these best NHL player prop bets for Wednesday’s Bruins vs Rangers showdown:

David Pastrnak – Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-155)
Pastrnak is averaging 4.06 shots per game on the season and has been even more trigger-happy during his current 16-game heater. The Rangers allow the 4th-most shots in the league, so expect Pasta to pepper Igor Shesterkin early and often.

J.T. Miller – Over 0.5 Assists (-105)
Miller has been a playmaking machine since joining the Blueshirts, setting up two goals in his first two games on Broadway. He’ll skate on a loaded top line with Panarin and Zibanejad against a Boston D that’s been sieve-like on the road lately.

Mika Zibanejad – Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-165)
Zibanejad is averaging over 3 shots per game this season and has been even more active lately. He had 5 shots on goal in the last meeting with Boston and should see plenty of rubber at the Bruins’ net again on Wednesday.