New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Prediction 4/13/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers meet Monday in NHL action at the Amerant Bank Arena. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers Prediction. This article will include a New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers Pick.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers lost to the Sabres and Stars and play the Lightning next. The Rangers have split their last 10 games.

The New York Rangers are averaging 2.86 goals per game and are scoring 24.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 33 goals, Adam Fox has 43 assists, and Artemi Panarin has 158 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.05 goals per game and are killing 79.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 126 goals on 1,425 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 70 goals on 655 shots.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers lost to the Senators, beat the Maple Leafs, and play the Red Wings next. The Panthers have lost 8 of their last 12 games.

The Florida Panthers are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring on 19.3 percent of their power-play opportunities. Sam Reinhart leads Florida with 29 goals, Sam Bennett has 32 assists, and Carter Verhaeghe has 187 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 3.39 goals per game and are killing 80.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 154 goals on 1,250 shots faced, while Daniil Tarasov has given up 94 goals on 872 shots.

Why the Florida Panthers will win

• The Panthers have won each of their last five games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last seven games at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road favorites.
• The Rangers have lost the third period in four of their last five games as road favorites when trailing after the second period.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Panthers have lost each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have won six of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Rangers have won the third period in each of their last four night games against the Panthers when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last nine road games against the Panthers following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Panthers’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 14 Monday games.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Amerant Bank Arena.
• Brad Marchand has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine home appearances against the Rangers.
• Sam Reinhart has scored the last goal in four of the Panthers’ last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Jesper Boqvist has recorded 33 career shots against the Rangers—most against any opponent (including playoffs).

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Alexis Lafreniere has scored at least one goal in four of the Rangers’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances with the Rangers as favorites.
• Jonny Brodzinski has recorded three blocks against the Panthers this season—most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Florida Panthers rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.34).
• The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league in penalty minutes this season (898).
• The New York Rangers rank 4th in the league in save percentage this season (.904).
• The New York Rangers rank 27th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.93).

New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Prediction

The Panthers and plus money at home are worth a look but there’s no benefit for this team to win games, as they’re hoping to keep a top-10 pick. Wins are hurting the Panthers’ chances of staying in the draft. The Rangers have won the last three games against the Panthers and none of those games were close. The Rangers have also played their best hockey by far on the road this season. I’m going to side with the Rangers on Monday night.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New York Rangers