The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers meet Saturday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Rangers vs Flyers Prediction. This article will include a Rangers vs Flyers Pick.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Sabres, beat the Habs, and they will play the Canucks next. The Flyers have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.85 goals per game and are scoring 15.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Zegras leads Philadelphia with 14 goals, Travis Konecny has 20 assists, and Owen Tippett has 71 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 2.79 goals per game and are killing 81.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dan Vladar has allowed 48 goals on 531 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 38 goals on 289 shots.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Canucks, beat the Blues, and they play the Predators next. The Rangers have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring 19 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 11 goals, Adam Fox has 23 assists, and Artemi Panarin has 105 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.67 goals per game and are killing 81.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 70 goals on 775 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 15 goals on 221 shots.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last six games against the Flyers after coming off overtime.
- The Flyers have lost four of their last five games.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 day games after coming off overtime.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have won the third period in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last six games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last 10 games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Flyers have won the third period in each of their last six games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last eight home games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last five day games against the Rangers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last nine games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 day games.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in four of the Rangers’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
- Conor Sheary has recorded 19 career points against the Flyers – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Travis Konecny has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last four road games against the Rangers.
- Garnet Hathaway has scored seven career goals against the Rangers – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
- The New York Rangers rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.67).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.38%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
Rangers vs Flyers Prediction
Extremely early start, which usually favors the home team, so I’m not shocked the Rangers are favored. However, as I’ve said time and time again this season, the Rangers have been an easy team to back this season. You bet the Rangers on the road and fade them at home. The Rangers have just 4 home wins this season. And while the Rangers have owned the Flyers over the last few years, it’s the Flyers who have won 3 of the last 4 meetings. Either way, I’ll keep fading the Rangers at home, especially when getting the more favorable price.