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

Published 4:36 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025

There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming game that has the New York Rangers clashing with the Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 2. To get you ready to place a bet or put together a parlay, see our best bets and projections below.

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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 total of 6 goals.
  • There have been 27 Nashville games with more than 6 goals this season.
  • The over/under for this game (6) is 0.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Rangers (3.02) and the Predators (2.55).
  • This game’s over/under is 0.4 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -181

  • In the 39 times this season the Rangers have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 23-16 in those games.
  • New York is 12-5 when it has played with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter (70.6% win percentage).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Rangers have a 64.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +150

  • In 24 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has secured the upset six times.
  • The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +150 or longer (in three chances).
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 40.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Rangers Points Leaders

  • Artemi Panarin has been important to New York’s offense this season, racking up 58 points in 57 games.
  • Adam Fox has five goals and 43 assists for New York to compile 48 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Through 49 games, Jonathan Tanner Miller has proven himself as a contributor for New York. He has 45 points (14 goals and 31 assists).
  • As New York’s top goalie, Igor Shesterkin has recorded 20 wins and 21 losses this season while giving up 119 goals with 1118 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his team with 54 points (0.9 per game). He has recorded 22 goals and 32 assists in 59 games (playing 18:48 per game).
  • Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 46 total points (0.8 per game), with 18 goals and 28 assists.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 29 assists (second).
  • Juuse Saros has an .898 save percentage (38th in the league), with 1122 total saves, while giving up 128 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up a 13-25-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

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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