Rangers vs. Maple Leafs NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - March 5 - Bleacher Nation

"New York and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 27 of 60 games this season. Toronto has played 41 games this season that ended with more than 5.5 total goals. The teams combine to score 5.8 goals per contest, 0.3 more than this game's total. Combined, these teams surrender 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this game's set total."

"The Rangers are 11-12 this season when favored on the moneyline. When it has played with moneyline odds of -114 or shorter, New York has compiled an 11-12 record (winning 47.8% of its games). The Maple Leafs have secured an upset victory in 12, or 38.7%, of the 31 games they have played as an underdog this season."

The New York Rangers face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. The over 5.5 combined goals is recommended, as both teams have exceeded this threshold in 27 of 60 games this season, with Toronto surpassing it in 41 of their 41 games. The teams combine for 5.8 goals per game while surrendering 6.6 goals per game. The Rangers are favored on the moneyline at -114 with a predicted 4-2 victory, though they hold an 11-12 record when favored this season. The Maple Leafs, listed at -105, have upset opponents in 38.7% of their underdog games but maintain an 11-19 record at this odds level.

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