NY Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

The Boston Bruins will square off with the NY Rangers in NHL action at TD Garden on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Rangers vs. Bruins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Rangers vs. Bruins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Rangers-Bruins NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 54% chance of defeating the Rangers.

According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Rangers vs. Bruins Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rangers	Bruins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-245)	-1.5 (+210)
Moneyline	+100	-118
Total	o5.5 (-118)	u5.5 (+100)

• The Bruins are currently -1.5 favorites against the Rangers, with +210 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -245.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -118. That means you can risk $118 to win $100, for a total payout of $218, if they get the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Rangers vs. Bruins Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Bruins -1.5	+210
Moneyline	Bruins	-118
Total	Under 5.5	+100

Even though the Rangers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

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Rangers vs. Bruins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Rangers vs. Bruins? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Rangers and Bruins this Saturday.

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According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Bruins.

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak a 10.7% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 46.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	7.4%
Chris Kreider	6.6%
Artemi Panarin	6.0%
Alexis Lafreniere	5.2%
Vincent Trocheck	3.8%

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	10.7%
Brad Marchand	6.1%
Charlie Coyle	4.8%
Jake DeBrusk	4.5%
Trent Frederic	3.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Chris Kreider	31.6%
Mika Zibanejad	31.1%
Artemi Panarin	30.1%
Alexis Lafreniere	25.5%
Vincent Trocheck	18.8%

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	46.5%
Brad Marchand	28.9%
Jake DeBrusk	25.2%
Charlie Coyle	24.2%
Trent Frederic	17.7%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Rangers vs. Bruins on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Rangers vs. Bruins Game Information

Saturday's action between the Bruins and Rangers at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Saturday's Rangers vs. Bruins game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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