Prior to the puck dropping at 7 p.m. ET in Sunday’s contest between the New York Rangers and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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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 for more than Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals 32 times this season.
• In Nashville’s 59 games this season, 27 have finished with more goals than Sunday’s total of 6.
• 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

• The Rangers are 23-16 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• New York is 12-5 (victorious in 70.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter.
• The Rangers have a 64.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Predators Moneyline: +150

• Nashville has earned an upset victory six times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 24 games as the underdog).
• 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 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 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 attack 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 has recorded 22 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 32 assists (0.5 per game), taking 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).
• Jonathan Marchessault is a key contributor for Nashville, with 46 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and provided 28 assists in 59 contests.
• 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 conceded 128 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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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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