LiontipsRangers vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Rangers are in 6th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a total of 64 points. The team is demonstrating quality performance throughout the season and is intent to get into the playoffs.
Before the All-Stars break, New York defeated Seattle (3:2) and Florida (5:2) at home. In general, Gerard Gallant's men deliver excellent results at Madison Square Garden and lost only three home games in regulation. Sadly, Kaapo Kakko is still injured and will not be able to help his team in the upcoming game.
Boston gained a foothold on the 8th line of the Eastern Conference table. Unlike their hosts, the Bruins have already played three games after the break. They suffered defeats to Pittsburgh (2:4) and Carolina (0:6) at home, but celebrated success at Ottawa (2:0).
The Bruins will be without their two key forwards: Brad Marchand is suspended and Patrice Bergeron got injured. It will be hard challenge for Boston to find the back of the net today.
Trends
СтавкаRangers IT over 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games against Boston, the Rangers scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games between the teams, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
The Rangers are the favorites in this match. The team had enough time to rest and they will be fresh and battle-ready tonight. Boston are without two main forwards and will struggle on the offensive, while the hosts have no such problems.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
The Rangers demonstrate high performance this season and average three goals per game even against the leaders. The Bruins have problems in defense and often conceded more than two goals.
Second bet - Rangers IT over 2.5 goals
