The New York Rangers saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end thanks to a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday but will be looking to start a new streak Saturday against the Florida Panthers in the Sunshine State.
- The Rangers are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
- The UNDER is 5-1-1 in the Panthers' last 7 home games.
- The Rangers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Florida.
The Rangers have gotten off to a blistering start this season (14-3-1-1) thanks largely in part to their solid play in the crease. The Blueshirts lead the league in goals-against per game (1.7) with veteran netminder Henrik Lundqvist once again leading the way for New York. The Swede is 10-3-2 with a 1.71 goals against average and .946 save percentage in 15 games this year.
Another veteran netminder is expected to counter between the pipes for Florida. Roberto Luongo owns a 6-7-2 record with a 2.33 GAA and .928 save percentage in the 2015/16 campaign.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting New York Rangers before puck drop in this match found them as -133 moneyline favorites at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rangers to win this game 3.6-2.6. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida Panthers currently sport a record of 8-8-3. The New York Rangers are 14-3-2. Betting totals have seen the Panthers post a 6-7-6 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Rangers have gone 5-10-4 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs New York injuries news.
This game puts the Florida Panthers, most recently No. 14 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the New York Rangers, who rate a No. 6 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 18-ranked offense (2.63 goals per game) against a New York Rangers defense that ranks No. 1 at 1.79 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 23.33% rate while the Rangers have a 86.89% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for New York, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Lightning on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at +106 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Florida, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Ducks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Ducks at -103 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- NY Rangers is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
- NY Rangers is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 6 games on the road
- NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
- Florida is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
- Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games at home
- Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Nashville, Monday, November 23rd
Florida home to Los Angeles, Monday, November 23rd
