How to Pick the Rangers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – March 2

Published 3:34 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025

There are a variety of betting options to take into account for the upcoming game that has the New York Rangers matching up with the Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 2. To get you prepared to place a bet or build a parlay, check out 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 games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 32 times.
  • A total of 27 of Nashville’s games have ended 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 total 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

  • The Rangers are 23-16 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • 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’ implied moneyline win probability is 64.4% in this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +150

  • In Nashville’s 24 games as the underdog on the moneyline 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’s implied probability to win is 40.0% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Rangers Points Leaders

  • Artemi Panarin has been important to New York’s offense this season, putting up 58 points in 57 games.
  • Adam Fox has 48 points (five goals, 43 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • With 45 points through 49 games (14 goals and 31 assists), Jonathan Tanner Miller has been an important part of New York’s offensive efforts this season.
  • 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 is a leading scorer for Nashville, with 54 points this season. He has recorded 22 goals and 32 assists in 59 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has made a major impact for Nashville this season with 46 points, thanks to 18 goals and 28 assists.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 29 assists (second).
  • Juuse Saros has a 13-25-6 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (38th in the league). In 45 games, he has 1122 saves, and has allowed 128 goals (3.0 goals against average).

Rangers’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/23/2025 Penguins W 5-3 Away -151
2/25/2025 Islanders W 5-1 Away -119
2/28/2025 Maple Leafs L 3-2 Home -102
3/2/2025 Predators Home -181
3/3/2025 Islanders Home
3/5/2025 Capitals Home
3/8/2025 Senators Away

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/25/2025 Panthers L 4-1 Home +135
2/27/2025 Jets W 2-1 Home +115
3/1/2025 Islanders L 7-4 Away +130
3/2/2025 Rangers Away +150
3/4/2025 Bruins Away
3/6/2025 Kraken Home
3/8/2025 Blackhawks Home

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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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