Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Prediction, 1/23/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+125) Rangers (-150)

Madison Square Garden is where the New York Rangers (23-20-4) will go up against the Philadelphia Flyers (22-20-6) on Thursday. The line on this contest has Philadelphia at +125 and New York is at -150. The over/under is 6.

The Philadelphia Flyers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 win over the Red Wings in their previous game. Philadelphia compiled 2 minutes in the box in this game. Additionally, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to make the most of that try. The Flyers had a below average offensive performance in the victory. In the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 2 of the 26 shots they put on goal.

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When at even strength, the Flyers have conceded 132 goals while notching 123 as an offensive unit. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have totaled 122 power play opportunities (25th in the league) and have scored 27 goals in those attempts. With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the Philadelphia Flyers have accumulated 145 goals (14th in pro hockey) on the season and have given up 159. Philadelphia has tried 1,311 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.1%. For the year, they have tallied 50 points and their points percentage is .521. The Flyers have seen 1,265 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .874. Philadelphia has compiled 134 power play opportunities and they have tallied 22 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 16.42%.

The player in the crease for this game is Samuel Ersson. Opponents have been able to score 227 goals against Ersson in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.88. Ersson has played in 88 contests during his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .892 for his 3,511 minutes on the ice. He has compiled a record of 43-29-9 and he has gotten the start in 83 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Ersson has recorded 44 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .530. Ersson has seen 2,107 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 1,880 saves.

Their last time out, New York went up against the Senators in a game where the Rangers notched a win by a tally of 5-0. They had 4 power play chances in this matchup and netted 2 out of those attempts. The Rangers notched 5 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they pursued.

New York has put up 1,396 shots (9th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.89%, while allowing the opposition 1,458 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 83.56% on their opponents 146 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.3%. They have a total of 124 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 20.16%. The Rangers have 113 goals at even strength and 25 goals (23rd in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 142 goals to be scored by of a combination of 118 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the New York Rangers have tallied 138 goals, 50 points, as well as a points percentage of .532.

On the other side of the ice you will find Igor Shesterkin defending the goal. The opposition is averaging 2.83 goals per game and he has relinquished 590 goals overall. Shesterkin's percentage of quality starts sits at 64.7% and he has qualified for 156 quality starts in his career. He has started in 241 contests and has played 12,505 minutes. Shesterkin is the owner of a career record of 151-74-19 and has played in 246 games. He has compiled 6,754 stops out of 7,344 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .920.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take New York (-150) and under 6 goals

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