New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 11/29/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (-122) Flyers (+102)

The Philadelphia Flyers (9-10-3) host the New York Rangers (12-7-1) at Wells Fargo Center on Friday. The moneyline on this contest has the Rangers at -122 and the Flyers are at +102. The total is 6.

The New York Rangers were on the losing side of the ice with a 5-2 defeat to the Blues in their last outing. New York recorded 8 penalty minutes in this outing. The Rangers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this defeat. They also had 3 power play opportunities but weren't able to net one. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 out of the 29 shots they tried.

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New York Rangers opponents have totaled 65 power play tries (15th in the league) and have notched 7 goals in those chances. The Rangers so far have had 664 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .917. New York has taken 613 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.9%. While playing at even strength, the Rangers have given up 48 goals while having 56 when they are on offense. New York comes into the game with 52 power play opportunities and they have notched 11 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 21.15%. For the season, they have racked up 25 points and their points percentage sits at .625. Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have notched 67 goals (13th in the NHL) on the year and have surrendered 55.

The player in the crease for this game is Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin has been in net for 228 games over the course of his NHL career. He has amassed a record of 143-65-18 and he was named the starter in 223 games. Opponents have scored 545 goals versus Shesterkin in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.62. Shesterkin has seen 6,844 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 6,299 total saves. His save percentage is at .920 during his 12,463 mins in the crease. For his career, Shesterkin has accounted for 144 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .646.

Their last time out, Philadelphia faced the Golden Knights in a matchup where the Flyers got the tie by a tally of 4-4. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one but didn't score a goal. The Flyers netted 4 goals of the 36 shots on goal they tried.

For the season, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 61 goals, 21 points, as well as a points percentage of .477. They have permitted 76 goals to be scored by of a combination of 66 goals at even strength and 10 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flyers have tallied 49 goals at even strength and 12 goals (18th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 71 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 16.90%. Philadelphia has attempted 604 shots (23rd in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.10%, while allowing the other team 630 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 85.51% on their opponents 69 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.9%.

Across the rink you are going to see Ivan Fedotov in goal. Fedotov is the owner of a career record of 3-5-2 and has been in goal for 11 games. Fedotov's quality start rate is 22.2% and he has 2 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has compiled 244 saves out of 283 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .862. The opposition is averaging 16.60 goals/game and he has yielded 39 goals altogether. He has started in 9 contests and has accumulated 141 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New York (-122)

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