There are lots of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the New York Rangers matching up with the Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 2. To get you ready to place a wager or build a parlay, take a look at 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)

• This season, New York and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals 32 times.
• A total of 27 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 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 (2.58).
• This game’s total 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: -170

• The Rangers are 23-16 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• New York is 12-6 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter.
• The Rangers’ implied moneyline win probability is 63.0% in this game.

Predators Moneyline: +143

• In Nashville’s 24 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has six wins.
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +143 or longer (in four such games).
• Nashville has a 41.2% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin has been critical to New York’s offense this season, racking up 58 points in 57 games.
• Adam Fox is another of New York’s major contributors currently with 48 total points (five goals and 43 assists) to his name.
• New York’s scoring effort is aided by Jonathan Tanner Miller’s 48 points. He’s contributed 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

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has collected 32 assists and 22 goals in 59 games, good for 54 points.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 46 total points (0.8 per game), with 18 goals and 28 assists.
• Roman Josi has scored nine goals and contributed 29 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 38.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 13-25-6 on the season, giving up 128 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 1122 saves with an .898 save percentage (39th in the league).

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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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