The Flyers and Rangers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Rangers will host the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flyers. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at FanDuel.
Philadelphia Flyers Preview
Heading into tonight’s game, the Flyers are 7th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 36-27-9. On the road, Philadelphia is 17-12-6 this season.
Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 4-6 and are 2-3 in their last five games. Philadelphia has been the underdog in 51 of their 72 games and have gone 23-21-7 in those games.
For their offensive performance, the Flyers come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 22nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. In terms of the Flyers’ offense during power plays, they are 31st in power play goals and 1st in shorthanded goals.
Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Samuel Ersson has started 40 games in this season. His current record is 21-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.718%.
New York Rangers Preview
With a record of 46-20-4, the Rangers sit atop the Eastern Conference standings and have won two straight games. Over their last ten games, New York has gone 7-3. At home this season, the Rangers have a record of 24-9-0. When favored, New York has gone 36-16-2.
Over their last five games, the Rangers have gone 4-1, and in the Metropolitan Division, they hold a record of 15-5. In games against Eastern Conference opponents, New York has gone 28-13. For the season, the Rangers have accumulated 96 points.
The Rangers come into the game scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game, putting them 11th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 16th in the league. This season, the Rangers have a 28-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 18-6 record.
Entering the game, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 46 games this season. His current record stands at 29-15, and his save percentage is 0.909%.
The Rangers emerged as the victor in the season series between the two teams last season, with a 1-0 record. The Rangers went 3-0-3 against the puck line in these matchups.
The Rangers emerged as the victor in the season series between the two teams last season, with a 1-0 record. The Rangers went 3-0-3 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Rangers vs. Flyers in New York
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Flyers winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Flyers straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line. If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Flyers +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 5.5