Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/05/25

New York Rangers ML over Boston Bruins (-180)

There is a thin margin of error between the Bruins and Rangers right now. What looks to bode better for the Rangers in this one is home-ice advantage. Road troubles have plagued the Bruins all season long. They are 9-14-3 on the road this season, including just 1 win in their last 10 road games. The Rangers are 5-2-2 at home since January 1, including a great 4-2 win over the Golden Knights on Sunday.

Despite inconsistency this season, the Rangers have better metrics than the Bruins in goals scored per game, goals allowed per game, power play, penalty kill, faceoffs, goals scored 5 on 5 and goals against 5 on 5. This will be the second game in as many days for the Bruins after beating a tough Wild team at home, while the Rangers have not played since Sunday. Home ice, rest and better metrics in key categories make the Rangers a more reliable play.

Over 6.5 (+114)

The Bruins beat the Rangers on Saturday 6-3 in Boston. The Over cashed in that game, which was the 8th time in the Bruins’ last 11 games, and is part of a current stretch in which either Boston or their opponent has scored 6+ goals in 3 of their last 4 games. The trend is similar for the Rangers. In 8 of the Rangers’ last 9 games, either New York or their opponent has scored 4+ goals. In contests of both teams, the volatility does not lend much work for the lower-scoring opponent to do their part in taking the game Over the total.

In their last 5 games, Rangers games have averaged a game total of 7.0 goals. In the Bruins’ last 4 games, their game totals have averaged 7.25 goals. Boston and New York’s combined record during that stretch is 4-5-0. Win or lose, game totals have been climbing for both teams. This plus-money pick has solid appeal in our Bruins vs Rangers Same Game Parlay.

JT Miller (NYR) over 0.5 goals (+210)

In 2 games since joining New York, JT Miller has logged 2 goals and 2 assists with 8 hits, a +1 rating and over 18 minutes of ice time per game. He now has 39 points in 42 games played this season despite several on and off-ice distractions. Miller has been a top center in the NHL for years and has a new pep in his step back with the Rangers.

The Rangers wasted no time slotting Miller in as the top-line center in between Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad. He is also on the top power play with Panarin, Zibanejad, Chris Kreider and Adam Fox. Every shift, Miller is sharing the ice with proven NHL stars on his team and has a chance to produce, as evidenced by 4 points in his first 2 games with the team. In a big game with the Rangers looking to get back in a playoff spot, Miller is a great horse to ride right now.