The Philadelphia Flyers have proved that a long winning streak does not an excellent hockey club make. Philly now sits just one game over .500, having lost six of seven games since a 10-game win streak ended. The Flyers will host the Rangers this evening looking for their first win in five games overall and against the Blueshirts.
- The Rangers are 8-1 in their last 9 games as underdogs.
- The Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 games as underdogs against the Flyers.
- The Flyers are 7-1 in their last 8 games at home.
This is a nightmare matchup for the Flyers. Although they’ve been passed by the Coyotes, Jets and awful Avalanche in goals allowed, they still have an incredibly tough time keeping the puck out of their own net. The major problem with that trend tonight is that the Rangers have scored more goals than any other team in the NHL and have scored exactly six in two of their last three games.
If you’ve followed my writing much this year, you’ll know that I love goal total props and this game offers bettors a prime opportunity to take advantage of an OVER 6.5 or 7.5. The total has gone OVER in two of the Flyers’ last three games and has gone OVER in five of the Rangers’ last six.
It’s tough to feel confident about a total prop but you should feel pretty comfortable taking the OVER 5.5 tonight.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting New York Rangers before puck drop in this match found them as -105 moneyline at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.5-2 victory for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Flyers bring a 20-14-5 record to the battle against the 26-13-1 Rangers. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Philadelphia go 20-14-5 so far and the Rangers go 21-15-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs New York injuries news.
The Philadelphia Flyers sit at No. 20 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the New York Rangers sit at a No. 13 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 2.97 goals per game, against a Rangers defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.53 goals allowed. The Flyers power play is averaging 21.74% while the Rangers defense kills off 83.93% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rangers were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Buffalo at +180 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Ducks on January 01. Bettors who backed the Ducks at -156 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- NY Rangers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- NY Rangers is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 6 games
- NY Rangers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Columbus, Saturday, January 7th
Philadelphia home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, January 7th
