Two teams likely to make the NHL playoffs meet at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday as the New York Rangers (47-20-4) host the Philadelphia Flyers (36-27-9). The Rangers are first in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division and the Flyers are in third, two points ahead of the surging Washington Capitals. New York beat the Flyers 2-1 in the last meeting between the two NHL teams on February 24.
Flyers vs Rangers Picks
- Pick 1: Rangers -195
- Pick 2: Under 5.5 (+100)
Samuel Ersson (2.66 GAA, .898 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Flyers, while Igor Shesterkin (2.60 GAA, .912 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Rangers. Let’s take a look at the Flyers vs Rangers odds picks for tonight’s game.
Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Odds
Philadelphia is the betting underdog in the Flyers vs Rangers odds picks with +165 moneyline odds and +1.5 (-150) puck line odds. The Rangers are favorites with NHL Vegas odds of -195 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+130) for the puck line. The total is 5.5 at BetUS sportsbook.
Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Information
Before continuing with our scores and odds analysis, let’s take a look at the latest information:
Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers
Location of the game: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Betting Preview
Flyers Hanging on to Playoff Spot
Philadelphia came into this season with expectations of tanking for a good spot in the NHL Draft. Head coach John Tortorella even said as much in the preseason. However, they’ve far exceeded expectations and have been in a playoff position for much of the season. They’ve struggled as of late, however, going just 4-4-2 in their last 10 games for the Flyers betting analysis. They’re coming off a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
The Flyers have just 10 games left in the season and are only two points ahead of the Capitals for third in the Metropolitan. Washington also has two NHL games in hand. That makes the Flyers vs Rangers matchup a critical game for Philadelphia and a big opportunity for Flyers vs Rangers odds picks.
Philadelphia is T23rd in goals (2.89) and T16th in goals allowed (3.01). They’re second in shots allowed (27.6) and play a tight defensive system. They’re also third in penalty kill percentage (84.4). Travis Konecny leads the team in NHL player stats with 61 points (30 goals, 31 assists). Defensemen Jamie Drysdale, Nate Seeler, and Rasmus Ristolainen are on the NHL injury report.
Rangers Looking for Third Straight Win
New York has won consecutive NHL games and is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games on the NHL schedule. They’re 9th in goals (3.35), 15th in shots (31.1), sixth in goals allowed (2.69), and ninth in shots allowed (29.4). They’re 25-9-0 on home ice and 15-5-0 against teams in the Metropolitan Division.
Also, for the Rangers betting tips, New York has won six consecutive games against the Flyers, outscoring them 19-7. Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers in scoring with 99 points (43 goals, 56 assists) and Vincent Trochek is second with 69 points (24 goals, 45 assists). Jacob Trouba, Ryan Lindgren, Erik Gustafsson, and Filip Chytil are on the NHL injury report.
Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Betting Picks
New York has dominated Philadelphia in recent Flyers Rangers odds picks and is one of the best teams on home ice in the NHL this season. The Flyers haven’t been as sharp as of late and will have a tough time getting back on track against a team that has beaten them in six consecutive games. Their last three games have been under the 5.5. total.
- Pick 1: Rangers -195
- Pick 2: Under 5.5 (+100)
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