The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Madison Square Garden. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Panthers vs Rangers prediction.
Panthers have Won Four Straight Games
The Panthers have a ton of confidence heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. The Panthers faced off against the Detroit Red Wings in the last game and they scored four goals on the way to the victory. Brandon Montour had a strong game, putting up one goal and adding two assists. The Panthers are averaging 3.3 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.36 goals per game. Sam Reinhart has scored 42 goals and added 30 assists so far this season. The Panthers will meet the Devils and Flyers after this one.
How Do the Rangers Bounce Back?
The Rangers faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the last game and the defense wasn’t good, and they ended up losing by in a shootout. Two games ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Rangers scored four goals, and they ended up winning by three. The Rangers are averaging 3.33 goals and their defense is giving up 2.71 goals per game. Artemi Panarin has scored 35 goals and added 49 assists so far this season. This is a game the Rangers should really win, and they need to get out to a fast start.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 14 games as underdogs against the Panthers.
- The Rangers have won the third period in each of their last seven games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the Panthers’ last 11 games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last nine games.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in each of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last nine games as favorites against the Rangers.
Panthers vs Rangers Betting Prediction
These are two elite defenses and this is going to be a good defensive game. The Panthers are giving up only 2.36 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.71 goals per game. Both of these teams are going to have some major issues getting the offense going, and that is going to be the difference here, as this game ends up being lower scoring. Back the under to cash. I don’t think this game goes above three goals.