Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Prediction, 3/26/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+160) Rangers (-195)

Madison Square Garden is the site where the New York Rangers (47-20-4) will go up against the Philadelphia Flyers (36-27-9) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Philadelphia at +160 and New York is sitting at -195. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Philadelphia Flyers will look for better times on the ice after their 4-1 loss against the Panthers in their previous outing. Philadelphia accrued 6 mins in the box in this contest. The Flyers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. They also had 5 opportunities with more players on the ice and netted 1 goal. For the game, they scored on 1 of the 33 shots they tried.

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Philadelphia Flyers opponents have amassed 225 power play opportunities (9th in professional hockey) and have notched 35 goals in those attempts. The Flyers so far have had 1,985 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .891. Philadelphia has attempted 2,387 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.7%. While at even strength, the Flyers have conceded 182 goals while having 178 on offense. Philadelphia comes into the game with 228 power play opportunities and they have tallied 30 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 13.16%. For the current campaign, they have 81 points and their points percentage is sitting at .563. In the matter of scoring goals, the Philadelphia Flyers have tallied 208 goals (22nd in hockey) on the season and have allowed 217.

The player between the pipes for this game is Samuel Ersson. Opponents have racked up 137 goals versus Ersson in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.75. Ersson has taken the ice for 54 contests throughout his NHL career. His save percentage currently is .898 in his 2,987 minutes in the crease. He has an overall mark of 27-17-6 and he was named the starter in 50 games. Over the course of his career, Ersson has tallied 29 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .580. Ersson has had 1,347 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 1,210 saves.

In their last contest, New York played the Panthers in a game where the Rangers got the tie by a final of 3-3. They had 3 power play opportunities in this matchup and scored 1 out of those tries. The Rangers scored 3 goals out of the 37 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the year, the New York Rangers have tallied 238 goals, 98 points, and a points percentage of .690. They have permitted 191 goals to be scored by way of 158 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Rangers have accumulated 182 goals at even strength and 56 goals (6th in hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 219 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 25.57%. New York has attempted 2,208 shots (14th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.78%, while allowing the opposition 2,087 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 83.58% on their opponents 201 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.8%.

Across the ice you will find Igor Shesterkin defending the goal. Shesterkin has amassed a lifetime mark of 129-57-17 and has participated in 205 games. Shesterkin's quality start rate is 65.0% and he has earned 130 quality starts in his career. He has tallied 5,639 saves out of the 6,122 shots tried, giving him a save % of .921. Opponents are averaging 2.43 goals per contest and he has yielded 483 goals overall. He has made the start in 200 games and has played 11,942 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New York (-195)

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