The New York Rangers, led by Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome, are prepared to take the ice against Aleksander Barkov, Jonathan Huberdeau, and the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center in an Eastern Conference tilt. Fox SportsNet Florida will air the game, and the action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16.
New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers Odds
The Panthers (-225) are being chosen as the big favorites over the Rangers (+185). The Over/Under (O/U), set at 7 goals, initially opened at -125 for the over and +105 for the under. Those odds have moved since they opened, and they now sit at -130 to bet the over, +110 for the under.
Florida is 9-10 straight-up (SU) and has lost 1.9 units for moneyline bettors thus far. That early-season winning percentage is right in line with the 36-46 record the team managed during the 2018-19 season campaign. Of the team’s 19 games this season, 13 have gone over the total, while five have gone under and just one has pushed. The team’s 3-4 SU at home so far this year.
The Panthers have converted on 25.0 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a mark that places them in the top-5 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 15th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 82.0 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 23.4 saves per game with a .880 save percentage, Sergei Bobrovsky (7-9-4) has been the principal option in goal for the Panthers this year. If Florida chooses to give him the night off, however, it may turn to Sam Montembeault (3-3-3 record, .903 save percentage, 2.96 goals against average).
New York has earned 1.1 units for moneyline bettors this season and is currently 8-9 straight up (SU). A total of nine of its matches have gone under the total, while eight have gone over and none have pushed. As the visiting team so far, the Rangers are 3-3 SU.
The Rangers have converted on 21.7 percent of their power play chances this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 27th overall and it’s successfully defended 74.6 percent of all opponent power plays.
Henrik Lundqvist (31.8 saves per game) has been the primary option in the net for New York. Lundqvist has four wins, six losses, and one OT loss to his credit, and has registered a .909 save percentage and 3.47 goals against average this year.
New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers Betting Picks
Free Pick: SU Winner – Panthers, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
- Three of the Panthers’ last ten games have been decided by a shootout. The team is 2-1 in those games and 3-3 overall in shootouts this season.
- For both of these teams, the over has hit in four of their past five outings.
- New York has managed 26.2 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while Florida is averaging 35.8 shots per game over its last five home outings.
- 44.4 percent of Florida’s wins have come by two or more goals (the team is 4-3 overall in such games) while 75.0 percent of New York’s wins have come by two goals or more (6-6 overall in games decided by at least two goals).
- New York skaters created 26.0 hits per game last season, while the Panthers forced 23.2 hits per contest.
