New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions
The New York Rangers (38-16-3) put their 9-game winning streak on the line as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers (30-20-7) Saturday afternoon. Puck drop at Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Rangers vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
This is the 2nd matchup between these teams this season. In a Nov. 24 meeting, the Rangers won 3-1 at Philadelphia, cashing as (-137) favorites. New York has won 5 straight in this series.
Rangers LW Artemi Panarin has been racking up the points recently, registering 10 (9 assists, 1 goal) over the last 4 games. The Breadman leads New York in points (78) and has the 5th-most in the NHL. LW Chris Kreider, C Vincent Trochek and C Mika Zibanejad all enter Saturday tied for 2nd on the team in points with 54.
The Flyers earned an important 2 points with a 3-1 victory in Chicago Feb. 21, improving to 5-1-1 in their last 7 games. RW Travis Konecny leads the team in points (54) and has registered a point in every game played post-All-Star break. According to Moneypuck.com, Philadelphia enters Saturday with a 77% chance of making the postseason.
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Rangers at Flyers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rangers -137 (bet $137 to win $100) | Flyers +114 (bet $100 to win $114)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+172) | Flyers +1.5 (-210)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -134)
Rangers at Flyers projected goalies
Igor Shesterkin (24-12-1, 2.74 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Samuel Ersson (16-10-4, 2.58 GAA, .900 SV%, 3 SO)
Shesterkin has won 5 straight starts. The Rangers were outshot 42-25 vs. Dallas Tuesday, but Shesterkin still carried his team to a 3-1 victory. The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner followed up that performance with 39 saves vs. New Jersey in a 5-1 dominating win Thursday.
Ersson bounced back vs. Chicago this past Wednesday, allowing only 1 goal after surrendering 9 in his prior 2 starts. For the season, only 4 goaltenders have more shutouts than Ersson.
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Rangers at Flyers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 4, Flyers 2
Moneyline
BET RANGERS (-137).
D Jacob Trouba, who has the 3rd-most blocked shots in the NHL (160), mentioned after Thursday's win that his team is at its best when it's playing with speed and physicality. Expect that kind of battle Saturday afternoon, as both Flyers coach John Tortorella and Rangers coach Peter Laviolette are each facing their former teams. New York should win its 10th straight, which would tie the longest win streak in franchise history.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET HALF-UNIT ON RANGERS -1.5 (+172).
The Rangers boast another superb defenseman in D Adam Fox, who has the 7th-most points (46) among players at his position. Laviolette pointed out that the Rangers killed close to a period of penalties vs. New Jersey, and now his team will be taking on the worst power play unit (13.3 PP%) in the Eastern Conference in Philadelphia. The Blueshirts should have control of this game late and get a chance at an empty-net goal.
Over/Under
PASS.
My lean would be the Under, given how locked in Shesterkin is. However, New York is such a talented team offensively, and while Ersson looked good in his last start, the Blackhawks aren't in the same conversation as the Rangers.
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