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Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Prediction: Tight Battle Projected in Updated Analysis for Friday's NHL Matchup [2/28/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Toronto Maple Leafs vs NY Rangers matchup.
The NY Rangers will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts an equal chance for both the Rangers and Maple Leafs to win today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Toronto-NY Rangers game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Based on the latest updates and extensive data, we predict a 50-50 chance for both the Rangers and Maple Leafs, making it a highly competitive matchup."
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Maple Leafs vs. Rangers predictions page.
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Maple Leafs vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL game between the Maple Leafs and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Maple Leafs and Rangers a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Maple Leafs | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-235) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +100 |
| Total | o6 (-118) | u6 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Maple Leafs vs. Rangers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs. Rangers?
According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Matthews a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Maple Leafs star is a 43.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 9.3% |
| William Nylander | 6.7% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.6% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 5.2% |
| J.T. Miller | 5.1% |
| Brennan Othmann | 4.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 43.7% |
| William Nylander | 34.5% |
| Matthew Knies | 26.8% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 30.1% |
| J.T. Miller | 27.3% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 26.8% |
Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's action between the Rangers and Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Maple Leafs vs. Rangers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Toronto vs. NY Rangers picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Maple Leafs and Rangers on Friday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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