In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 9, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers (31-37-9, 38-39 ATS) secured three consecutive wins during their three-game homestay after defeating the Canadiens, Sabres, and Predators. However, the Flyers couldn’t make it four in a row as they fell short to the Canadiens in Montreal. Philadelphia is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with 71 points, two behind the Bruins.
The Flyers average 2.78 goals per game this year (25th), while they allow 3.42 GPG (27th). Travis Konecny leads the team with 74 points (24 G and 50 A). Matvei Michkov contributes 58 points (24 G and 34 A), while Sean Couturier has 40 points (14 G and 26 A).
Ivan Fedotov (6-13-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flyers on Wednesday against the Rangers. The 28-year-old is allowing 3.12 goals per game this year with a .881 SV% and no shutouts.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers (36-34-7, 32-45 ATS) are practically out of the playoff race after losing the last two games to the Devils and Lightning. They desperately needed those four points to stay alive in the hunt, but now they need to win all remaining games and for Montreal and New Jersey to lose their respective games, which is not going to happen. The Rangers are 9th in the East with 79 points, eight behind the Canadiens.
The Rangers score 2.97 goals per game on average (16th), while they concede 3.05 GPG (18th). This season, Artemi Panarin leads the team with 83 points (34 G and 29 A). Adam Fox has 56 points (9 G and 47 A), while Mika Zibanejad chips in with 52 points (17 G and 35 A).
Igor Shesterkin (25-28-5) is expected to start for the Rangers at the goal on Wednesday against the Flyers. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.89 goals per game this year with a .903 SV% and five shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Rangers’ last 11 night games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last five night games against the Rangers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Rangers’ last eight night games at Madison Square Garden.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last three games at Madison Square Garden against opponents on a losing streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers are one of only five teams with a better road points percentage (.526) than home points percentage (.500) this season.
- The New York Rangers rank T6th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.95).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.872).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.31).
Rangers vs Flyers Prediction
The Rangers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Flyers were better in two of the last three. Seven of the last ten H2Hs went Under, and considering how both teams play lately, I don’t expect a high-scoring affair. The Rangers scored just one goal in the last two games, while Philly failed to score more than two goals in the past two games. The Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games at home. I am going with another Under here.