The New York Rangers (40-17-3) travel to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (34-17-8) on Saturday, March 2nd. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Rangers vs Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers Are Coming Off A Win

Heading into today’s game, the Rangers sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference with 83 points and a record of 40-17-3. In their last ten games, New York has gone 9-1, and they have won each of their last three games as the underdog. On the road this season, the Rangers have gone 19-10-3.

Over their last five games, New York has gone 4-1, and they have won 32 of their 48 games this season when favored. For the year, the Rangers have gone 22-10 against Eastern Conference opponents.

On the road, the Rangers have a puck line record of 16-16 this season and 30-30 overall. They have been the underdog in 12 games this year, going 11-1 against the puck line in those games.

Across their last ten road games, New York’s puck line record is 4-6, and they have gone just 1-4 against the puck line in their last five games away from home. So far this year, the team’s average scoring margin on the road is +.5 goals per game.

The Rangers recently hosted the Blue Jackets and emerged victorious with a 4-1 win. Offensively, the Rangers couldn’t break through in the first period, but they scored two times in the second period and two goals in the third. Of New York’s four goals, one came while in power play. They ended the game with 30 shots on goal and had seven giveaways.

New York secured a win against the puck line, entering the game as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage. The game ended below the over/under line of 6.5, with a combined total of 5 goals.

The Toronto Maple Leafs Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 16-11-2 and have been favored in 49 of their 59 games. In the Eastern Conference, Toronto is in 5th place and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, the Leafs have gone 8-2 and they have a record of 34-17-8 overall.

So far this season, the Maple Leafs have been favored in 49 of their 59 games and have gone 29-13-7 in those games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Toronto has gone 11-17 and 6-9 in division games. Over their last five games, the Leafs have gone 4-1.

At home, the Maple Leafs have gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line in their last ten games and 10-19 overall this season. Overall, Toronto has gone 22-37 vs. the puck line, including 15-34 as the favorite.

So far this year, the Maple Leafs have 19 wins by multiple goals and come into this game with an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game. In their last ten home games, Toronto has gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line.

In their last game, the Maple Leafs were the hosts against the Coyotes, and they came away with a 4-2 win. Against the Coyotes, the Maple Leafs’ offense scored in all three periods. All four goals came at even strength. They finished with 26 shots on goal and had 17 turnovers.

Coming into the game favored by -1.5, Toronto also managed to pick up a victory against the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 6.5, with a combined total of 6 goals.

New York Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Rangers have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. Looking at how the Rangers’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 8th in power play goals and 21st in shorthanded goals.

The Rangers’ over/under record this season is 29-28-3. For the season, they have had 33 games failing to surpass this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging 6.1 goals per game.

Maple Leafs Offense Breakdown

For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, which is 4th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. This season, the Maple Leafs have a 19-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 13-8 record.

The Maple Leafs’ over/under record this season is 32-25-2. For the season, they have had 33 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging6.9 goals per game.

New York Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Rangers head into the game ranked 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.4 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 21st in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Toronto Team Defense

Defensively, the Maple Leafs come into the season ranked 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Toronto. For the season, they are ranked 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Rangers vs Maple Leafs Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, New York has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• In their last three home games, Toronto has averaged 5 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Toronto has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
• Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Rangers struggled vs the puck line going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.

Rangers vs Maple Leafs Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Rangers to take down the Maple Leafs on the road. With the moneyline currently at +101, I’m placing my bet on the Rangers straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Rangers winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Rangers straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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