The contest between the New York Rangers and the Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday has a variety of betting possibilities 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)

• A total of 32 New York games this season have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• A total of 27 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Rangers (3.02) and the Predators (2.55).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -181

• The Rangers have gone 23-16 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter, New York has compiled a 12-5 record (winning 70.6% of its games).
• The Rangers’ implied moneyline win probability is 64.4% in this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +150

• In 24 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has achieved the upset six times.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +150 or longer, they have won a single game in three opportunities.
• 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

• A productive offensive player this season for New York, Artemi Panarin has recorded 58 points.
• Adam Fox is another of New York’s top contributors currently with 48 total points (five goals and 43 assists) to his name.
• Through 49 games, Jonathan Tanner Miller has proven himself as a scoring option 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 has scored 22 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 32 assists (0.5 per game), averaging 3.6 shots per game and shooting 10.4%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 54 total points (0.9 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 (nine goals, 29 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 13-25-6 on the season, allowing 128 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 1122 saves 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)
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• Location: New York City, New York
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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