<p>Looking to win big? The Maple Leafs and Rangers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Maple Leafs.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Rangers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Rangers.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Maple Leafs (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Offense Score Enough in New York?</h3><p>Toronto’s latest game ended in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 41-24-3. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner recorded his 12th assist on Nylander’s goal.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto's defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will the Rangers Win at Home?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 33-30-6 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. Entering as -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Four different Rangers scored in the game, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York built a 2-0 lead before the Islanders cut it to 3-2, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin found the net twice, including his 9th goal on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also contributed, netting his first goal of the season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad added three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once while shorthanded.</p><p>On defense, the Rangers will look to build on their last game, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/20/25

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

 Up to $250 in Free Bets + 100 Free Spins

Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/20/25

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada