Two historic NHL rivals, the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins, are set to face off on 2026 NHL Opening Night at TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Last season, the Rangers struggled with a 34-39-9 record, finishing last in the Metropolitan Division and missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. In contrast, the Bruins posted a solid 45-27-10 record, placing fourth in the Atlantic Division, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

In the latest betting odds, New York is slightly favored at -110 (risk $110 to win $100), while Boston follows closely at -109. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5. Before placing any bets, it’s crucial to consider the insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has proven profitable with a +550 return on top-rated money-line picks.

Key Betting Insights:

• Money Line: New York -110, Boston -109
• Over/Under: 5.5 goals
• Puck Line: Boston -1.5 (+217)

The SportsLine model simulated the game 10,000 times, predicting that the total will go Over 5.5 goals. Historically, their last three matchups exceeded this total, with each game scoring at least seven goals. Notably, their last encounter in Boston featured 12 combined goals, marking a significant high-scoring affair.

Recent trends indicate that high-scoring games are common when these teams meet at TD Garden, with the Over hitting in 6-2-1 of the Rangers' last nine visits to Boston. The model predicts both teams will score over 3.0 goals, making the Over a strong possibility at 55% of simulations.

For the latest predictions and insights, fans can visit SportsLine to see the model’s picks and strategies for this exciting matchup.