by Rod Pearson
Friday, Nov 24, 2023
Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Saturday, November 25, 2023
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Bruins -110, Rangers -110; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Bruins -110, Rangers -110; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Bruins -110, Rangers -110; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Boston Bruins: 14-1-3 (1st place, Atlantic Division)
New York Rangers: 13-3-1 (1st place, Metropolitan Division)
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Boston Bruins: 7-1-2 last 10
New York Rangers: 8-1-1 last 10
Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Preview and Analysis
The Bruins are entering this game with 31 points, a 14-2-3 record overall, and they are 7-1-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Detroit Red Wings in their last game, losing that one at home 5-2. Jake DeBrusk and Danton Heinen each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Charlie Coyle, Mason Lohrei, David Pastrňák, and Pavel Zacha each led the team in assists with 1 while David Pastrňák led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Jeremy Swayman was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 4 goals on 28 shots with 24 saves and a .857 save percentage. Their offense has scored 65 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 43 goals against them allowing 2.3 goals per game.
The Rangers are entering this game with 29 points, a 14-3-1 record overall, and they are 5-1-0 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Philadelphia Flyers in their last game, winning that one on the road 3-1. Mika Zibanejad led the team in goals with 2 while Chris Kreider scored 1 goal for them in that game. Blake Wheeler led the team in assists with 2 while Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Igor Shesterkin was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 37 shots with 36 saves and a .973 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 59 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 41 goals against them allowing 2.3 goals per game.
Bruins vs Rangers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Bruins listed as a pick 'em in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bruins have looked really good in their games this season with their 14-2-3 record overall. They are also 7-1-2 in their road games this year and looking to pick up right where they left off last year as the team with the best regular season record. Meanwhile, the Rangers have also looked really good in their games this season with their 14-3-1 record overall. They are 5-1-0 in their home games too and they are leading their division just like the Bruins are with theirs. Both teams are playing on a back-to-back here but the Rangers won their game on Friday while the Bruins lost their game on Friday so the Bruins are going to be looking to bounce back in this game. With both teams playing so well lately, the edge is with the Bruins coming off a loss since they will be looking to bounce back while the Rangers could be feeling fat and happy from the 2 points collected on Friday night. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bruins to win this game.
Bruins Rangers Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Saturday, November 25, 2023 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Bruins 4 Rangers 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Boston Bruins: 135-61 (+37.3 units) on the moneyline in all games. 41-21 (+7.1 units) on the moneyline in a road game where where the total is 6 or more. 14-7 UNDER off a loss against a division rival. 25-16 UNDER after allowing 4 goals or more.
New York Rangers: 34-25 (-9.9 units) on the moneyline in a home game where the total is 6 or more. 63-51 (-5.9 units) on the moneyline after 1 or more consecutive unders. 12-6 UNDER in all games. 26-17 UNDER after allowing 2 goals or less in 2 straight games.
Key Injuries
Boston Bruins: M. Grzelcyk (D) Prob Sat - Upper Body. M. Lucic (LW) Out indefinitely - Ankle. M. Geekie (C) Out indefinitely - Upper Body.
New York Rangers: A. Fox (D) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. F. Chytil (C) Out indefinitely - Upper Body.
Notable Quotes
“We were really good on the rush defense. We had a lot of numbers back, we were putting bodies on bodies and we had a little bit of time to make good breakout plays.” - Jim Montgomery after his team’s win against the Panthers in their game on Wednesday.
“(Quick) has been outstanding. Today might have been his best. He was really sharp. As the game pressed on, (Pittsburgh) has some guys that can really create and (Quick) made some big saves.” - Peter Laviolette after his team’s win against the Penguins in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Boston Bruins
LW Marchand, Brad
C Zacha, Pavel
RW Pastrnak, David
LD Lohrei, Mason
RD McAvoy, Charlie
G Swayman, Jeremy
New York Rangers
LW Kreider, Chris
C Zibanejad, Mika
RW Wheeler, Blake
LD Miller, K'Andre
RD Trouba, Jacob
G Shesterkin, Igor
Statistical Leaders
Boston Bruins
Points: D. Pastrnak (29)
Goals: D. Pastrnak (12)
Assists: D. Pastrnak (17)
GAA: J. Swayman (2.09)
New York Rangers
Points: A. Panarin (26)
Goals: C. Kreider (10)
Assists: A. Panarin (16)
GAA: J. Quick (1.68)
Coaches:
Boston Bruins: Jim Montgomery (2nd season)
New York Rangers: Peter Laviolette (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
