NY Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/2/2024]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and NY Rangers will meet in the NHL at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Maple Leafs 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 52% chance of defeating the Rangers.

According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 56% chance of going under.

Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Odds

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

Bet Type	Rangers	Maple Leafs
Puck Line	+1.5 (-220)	-1.5 (+195)
Moneyline	+108	-125
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-118)

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

Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Picks

Our predictions, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Rangers +1.5	-220
Moneyline	Rangers	+108
Total	Under 6.5	-118

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, betting on the Rangers moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Rangers vs. Maple Leafs?

According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Maple Leafs.

Our projections give Matthews a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 44.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Chris Kreider	7.4%
Mika Zibanejad	6.6%
Vincent Trocheck	6.2%
Artemi Panarin	5.8%
Alexis Lafreniere	4.5%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	10.1%
William Nylander	6.3%
Bobby McMann	4.9%
Tyler Bertuzzi	4.9%
Mitchell Marner	4.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Chris Kreider	35.3%
Mika Zibanejad	32.6%
Artemi Panarin	30.5%
Vincent Trocheck	29.5%
Alexis Lafreniere	24.4%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	44.3%
William Nylander	31.1%
Bobby McMann	25.7%
Mitchell Marner	25.2%
Tyler Bertuzzi	22.1%

Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Maple Leafs and Rangers at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Saturday March 2, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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Conclusion

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