The Nashville Predators (21-31-7) carry a five-game road losing streak into a matchup with the New York Rangers (29-26-4) on Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will bring home the win in Sunday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games for the Predators, their offense has totaled 22 goals while their defense has given up 37 (they have a 3-7-0 record in those games). In 25 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored three goals (12.0% success rate).
Rangers vs. Predators Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Rangers 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-178)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have gone 2-4-6 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 29-26-4.
- New York is 11-7-4 (26 points) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Rangers recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has taken 11 points from the 14 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-8-1 record).
- The Rangers have scored more than two goals in 34 games (23-8-3, 49 points).
- In the 19 games when New York has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 9-7-3 to register 21 points.
- In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 13-10-2 (28 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 31 times, and went 15-14-2 (32 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 21-31-7 this season and are 3-7-10 in overtime games.
- In the 18 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Predators recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned 14 points (4-11-6 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Predators have earned 35 points in their 25 games with three or more goals scored.
- Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 12-12-4 (28 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Predators went 9-19-3 in those matchups (21 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.02 | Goals Scored | 2.58 | 29th |
| 21st | 3.1 | Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 28th |
| 9th | 29.3 | Shots | 29.5 | 7th |
| 28th | 30.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| 20th | 20.67% | Power Play % | 20.24% | 21st |
| 4th | 82.18% | Penalty Kill % | 80.79% | 11th |
Rangers vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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