Rangers at Bruins 1/19/19 - NHL Hockey O/U Pick & Betting Odds
New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins
NHL: 7:05 PM ET
Jan. 19, 2019
TV: NHL Network
Latest Odds : Boston -240 O/U 6.0
The Boston Bruins enter this game having won 7 of their last 10 games and have averaged scoring 4 goals per game in those 7 victories. The Boston Bruins are hosting a New York Rangers team Saturday that has had a lot of trouble keeping the puck out of their net.
The New York Rangers have lost 6 of their past 9 games and have allowed an average of 4.3 goals per game during this rough 9-game stretch. The New York Rangers offensive production has turned the corner however as they've averaged scoring 5 goals per game in their past 3 games.
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A key for the New York Rangers high-scoring recent games has been special teams play. While the New York Rangers have converted 3 of their last 4 power plays they've also allowed power play goals on 10 of their opponents last 38 opportunities.
The Boston Bruins power play has been successful on 10 of it last 29 opportunities spanning its last 9 games. You can see why special teams could very likely play a role in two or more goals in this Saturday Original Six rivalry game.
Recent Betting Trends:
NY Rangers are 4-12 this season in a road game where where the total is 6 or more
Rangers O/U is 14-8 this season when playing against a team with a winning record
NY Rangers are 17-38 when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
Boston is 8-2 in a home game where the total is 6 or more
Bruins O/U is 22-13-2 when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
Boston is 10-5 after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game
Free Betting Pick: OVER 6 in Boston
The New York Rangers have given up 4.6 goals per game in their last 5 road games. The Boston Bruins have averaged scoring 3.5 goals per game in their last 6 home games. 4 of the last 6 meetings between these foes have resulted in an over.
With consideration to all of the above factors, goals are likely to be plentiful in this one and the best (value) is to take the OVER based on a projected final score of Boston Bruins 5, New York Rangers 3