The game between the New York Rangers and the Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Rangers vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, New York games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 32 times.
• There have been 27 Nashville games with more than 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.4299999999999997 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.4 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -181

• The Rangers are 23-16 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• New York is 12-5 (winning 70.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Rangers have an implied probability of 64.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +150

• In Nashville’s 24 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has six wins.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +150 or longer, they have won a single game out of three opportunities.
• Nashville has a 40.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Rangers Points Leaders

• With 23 goals and 35 assists this season, Artemi Panarin is one of New York’s leading contributors (58 points).
• Adam Fox has five goals and 43 assists for New York to compile 48 total points (0.8 per game).
• New York’s offensive effort is aided by Jonathan Tanner Miller’s 48 points. He’s contributed 31 assists.
• In the 43 games Igor Shesterkin has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 25th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has collected 32 assists and 22 goals in 59 games, good for 54 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault’s 46 points this season, including 18 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Roman Josi has scored nine goals and contributed 29 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 38.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 13-25-6 this season, amassing 1122 saves and giving up 128 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .898 save percentage (38th in the league).

Rangers’ Schedule

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Predators’ Schedule

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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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