Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers prediction 12-29-23 NHL Picks

The New York Rangers look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Florida Panthers look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers prediction.

New York Rangers Betting Preview 

The New York Rangers rebounded from a loss to the Oilers with wins over the Sabres and Capitals. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.39 goals per game and are scoring on 31.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 19 goals, Mika Zibanejad has 22 assists, and Chris Kreider has 88 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 86 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 57 goals on 620 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 26 goals on 327 shots.

New York Rangers Team Facts

• The Rangers have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 13 games as underdogs against the Panthers.
• The Rangers have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Panthers.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 11 games at Amerant Bank Arena.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview 

The Florida Panthers bounced back from a loss to the Blues with wins over the Golden Knights and Lightning. The Florida Panthers are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring on 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Sam Reinhart leads Florida with 21 goals, Aleksander Barkov has 24 assists and Matthew Tkachuk has 122 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 2.59 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 63 goals on 704 shots faced, while Anthony Stolarz has given up 18 goals on 212 shots.

Florida Panthers Team Facts

• The Panthers have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last eight games between the Rangers and Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The underdogs have won the third period in four of the Panthers’ last five games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last 11 games between the Rangers and Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.

New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers prediction

The New York Rangers have been the more consistent team so far this season, and they’re just as good on the road as they are at home. The Rangers have also won 4 straight against the Panthers. With all that said, the Panthers have been one of the better home teams in the league these last few seasons, and they’re 10-5-0 this season. The home team has won 5 of the last 7 meetings between the Panthers and Rangers. Give me the home favorite with the cheap price.