The Boston Bruins (35-5-4) travel to meet the New York Rangers (25-13-7) Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Bruins scooped up a 4-1 win on the road Wednesday against the New York Islanders, winning for the 3rd consecutive time since a 3-0 loss at home to the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 12. The B’s are 14-1-3 in the previous 18 contests.
The Rangers bounced back from a stunning 2-1 loss on home ice against the Montreal Canadiens Sunday, posting a 3-1 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets Monday. More importantly, the Rangers are well rested for this Original Six battle.
The Bruins beat the Rangers 5-2 in their 1st meeting this season on Nov. 3 in New York.