Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the New York Rangers and the Nashville Predators on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Rangers vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• New York and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under (6 goals) 32 times this season.
• This season, 27 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Rangers score 3.02 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• 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 finished 23-16 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter, New York has compiled a 12-5 record (winning 70.6% of its games).
• The Rangers have a 64.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +150

• Nashville has six wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 24 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 game is 40.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin is one of New York’s top contributors this season with 58 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 13.6%.
• Adam Fox has 48 points (five goals, 43 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Jonathan Tanner Miller has contributed 45 points for New York in 49 games this season, netting a goal on 14.4% of his shots and recording 14 goals and 31 assists.
• In the 43 games Igor Shesterkin has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 25th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s 22 goals and 32 assists in 59 matchups give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jonathan Marchessault is a key contributor for Nashville, with 46 total points this season. He has netted 18 goals and provided 28 assists in 59 games.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 29 assists (second).
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 13-25-6 on the season, giving up 128 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 1122 saves with an .898 save percentage (38th 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)
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• Location: New York City, New York
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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