New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction NHL Picks 11/29/24

In this article, we will formulate a New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 29th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 12-8-1 this season after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York led 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed two late goals in the loss. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 30-22, won 58% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Berard, Brodzinski, and Edstrom, while Shesterkin stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Rangers lost three games against St. Louis, Edmonton, and Calgary. New York has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 20.4% on the power play and 87% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 12 goals, 14 assists, and 70 shots on goal, while Igor Shesterkin is 8-7-1 with a 2.98 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 10-10-3 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 3-2 in overtime. Philadelphia trailed 2-1 after the first period, but they were able to score late to force overtime, where they got the win. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 27-23, won 40.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Couturier, Frost, and Laughton, while Kolosov stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Flyers lost to Vegas by a score of 5-4 but did beat Chicago by a score of 3-2 before that. Philadelphia has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.39 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 85.7% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 11 goals, 16 assists, and 64 shots on goal, while Ivan Fedotov is 3-4-1 with a 3.70 goals-against average and a .874 save percentage. 

Why the Flyers will beat the Rangers

• The Flyers have won four of their last five games as home underdogs following a road win.
• The Rangers have lost each of their last three road games.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Flyers’ last 10 games.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
• The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last three road games.

Why the Rangers will beat the Flyers 

• The Rangers have won each of their last 10 day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Flyers have lost seven of their last eight day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have won the second period in six of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Flyers’ last eight games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Rangers’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
• Six of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Flyers’ last eight day games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six games following a road loss.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Sean Couturier has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog.
• Travis Konecny ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference for shootout goals (3) this season.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last six day games.
• Artemi Panarin has scored at least one goal in five of the Rangers’ last six day games.
• Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last four road games.
• Artemi Panarin has the most multi-goal games for the Rangers this season (4).

Matchup/League Facts

• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.48).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 3rd in the league for power-play goals against this season (10).
• The New York Rangers rank 2nd in the league for power-play goals against this season (9).
• The New York Rangers rank 4th in the league in save percentage this season (.915).

New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup on a four-game losing streak and they have allowed 15 goals in their last three. The Rangers are 7-4-0 on the road, while the Flyers are 5-6-1 at home. Philadelphia has won two of their last three, with all three of those games going past regulation. I know the Rangers have struggled to score during their last four losses, but I don’t love the Flyers goaltending situation. Take the over here. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5