Minnesota Wild @ New York Rangers Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 4/2/2025 7:00 PM EDT

We have your Minnesota Wild @ New York Rangers prop betting and game preview needs covered as the New York Rangers host the Minnesota Wild in a pivotal matchup at Madison Square Garden.

Minnesota Wild @ New York Rangers Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: New York Rangers -148 (BetRivers), Minnesota Wild +120 (BetRivers).

Game Info

Date: April 2, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EDT
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
TV: TNT

Minnesota Wild @ New York Rangers Preview

The Minnesota Wild enter this game with a 40-27-5 record, sitting in 7th place in the Western Conference playoff standings. They have been one of the more consistent teams in the league, relying on strong defensive play, ranking 11th in goals against. However, their offense has struggled, ranking 27th in goals scored. The Wild are also missing key players such as Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek, which has impacted their offensive production.

The New York Rangers, with a 34-32-6 record, are fighting for their playoff lives, currently sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. They have been inconsistent, with a 15th-ranked offense and 19th-ranked defense. The Rangers have struggled recently, covering the spread in only three of their last 11 games. However, their penalty kill ranks 7th in the league, which could be a key factor in this matchup.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their most recent head-to-head matchups, the Minnesota Wild have had the upper hand, winning the majority of their encounters. However, the Rangers have shown resilience at home, making this a closely contested matchup. Both teams have struggled offensively in their recent games, which could lead to a low-scoring affair.

Pick: Under 5.5 Total Goals

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Given the offensive struggles of both teams and the strong defensive rankings, the under 5.5 total goals is a solid pick. The Wild have gone under the total in eight of their last nine games, while the Rangers have gone under in six of their last eight matchups. Expect a tight, defensive battle at Madison Square Garden.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Mats Zuccarello Over 0.5 Points

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Zuccarello has been a key playmaker for the Wild, especially with Kaprizov out. He is likely to be involved in any scoring opportunities Minnesota generates.

2. Mika Zibanejad Over 2.5 Shots on Goal

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Zibanejad is the focal point of the Rangers' offense and consistently generates shots. With the Rangers in a must-win situation, expect him to be aggressive offensively.

3. Filip Gustavsson Over 28.5 Saves

Gustavsson has been solid in net for the Wild and will likely face a high volume of shots from a desperate Rangers team. He has consistently performed well under pressure.

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