by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, October 24, 2024
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Panthers +130, Rangers -155; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Panthers +130, Rangers -155; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Panthers +125, Rangers -150; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Florida Panthers: 4-3-1 (1st place, Atlantic Division)
New York Rangers: 5-0-1 (1st place, Metropolitan Division)
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Florida Panthers: 4-3-1 last 8
New York Rangers: 5-0-1 last 6
Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Preview and Analysis
The Panthers are entering this game with 9 points, a 4-3-1 record overall, and they are 2-2-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Minnesota Wild in their last game, losing that one at home 5-1. Sam Bennett scored the only goal for them in that game. Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe each led the team in assists with 1 while Carter Verhaeghe led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Sergei Bobrovsky was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 16 shots with 11 saves and a .688 save percentage before getting replaced by Spencer Knight who saved all 6 shots he faced. Their offense has scored 24 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 29 goals against them allowing 3.6 goals per game.
The Rangers are entering this game with 11 points, a 5-0-1 record overall, and they are 1-0-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Montreal Canadiens in their last game, winning that one on the road 7-2. Filip Chytil led the team in goals scored with 2 while Kaapo Kakko, Braden Schneider, Reilly Smith, Jonny Brodzinski, and Mika Zibanejad each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Kaapo Kakko and Will Cuylle each led the team in assists with 2 while Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad each led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Igor Shesterkin was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 23 shots with 21 saves and a .913 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 31 goals this season averaging 5.2 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 12 goals against them allowing 2 goals per game.
Panthers vs Rangers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rangers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rangers have looked great in their games this season with their 5-0-1 record overall which has them leading the Metro Division with one of the best records in the entire NHL. They are coming off a 7-2 win in their last game and their offense has been rolling in their games with the goals they have been scoring. Their defense has also looked great and especially their goaltending as they haven't been giving up many goals all year. Meanwhile, the Panthers have looked good in their games this season with their 4-3-1 record overall which has them leading the Atlantic Division at the moment. They have been really up and down to start the season though, still going through the hangover of winning the Stanley Cup last year. They are coming off a terrible 5-1 loss at home to the Wild in their last one and defense has been a big issue for them all season. They have definitely been scoring lots of goals in their games, but the Rangers have the offense to match what the Panthers put in. The Rangers also have the much better goaltending while the Panthers haven't really been able to keep pucks out of their net lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rangers to win this game.
Panthers Rangers Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Thursday, October 24, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Rangers 3 Panthers 1.
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NHL Betting Trends
Florida Panthers: 23-23 (+8.9 units) on the moneyline as an underdog. 52-37 (+7.6 units) on the moneyline in a road game where the total is 6 or more. 53-35 (+5.1 units) on the moneyline after 1 or more consecutive losses. 11-3 OVER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%).
New York Rangers: 25-22 (-7.9 units) on the moneyline as a home favorite of -200 or less. 39-27 (-9.5 units) on the moneyline in a home game where the total is 6 or more. 9-12 (-7.6 units) on the moneyline after a blowout win by 4 goals or more. 28-15 OVER after a 3 game winning streak.
Key Injuries
Florida Panthers: J. Gadjovich (LW) Day To Day - Back. A. Barkov (C) Out - Lower-body. J. Sourdif (RW) Out - Undisclosed. T. Nosek (LW) Out - Upper-body.
New York Rangers: J. Vesey (LW) Out - Lower Body.
Notable Quotes
“It is an honor and I am very thankful and appreciative to the Viola family not just for their generosity, but for the investment that they have made here over the years. To have such an incredible program — what’s that line? — I have been born on third so I can’t brag about the triple I just hit. This is a really good program when I showed up, really good people. We have had success together and a lot of people have made that possible — the players, first and foremost.’’ - Paul Maurice on his recent contract extension.
“That was huge for us. We know (Trouba) can generate offense but he can come up with those big defensive plays.” - Peter Laviolette after his team’s win against the Canadiens in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Florida Panthers
LW Carter Verhaeghe
C Sam Bennett
RW Matthew Tkachuk
LD Gustav Forsling
RD Aaron Ekblad
G Sergei Bobrovsky
New York Rangers
LW Chris Kreider
C Mika Zibanejad
RW Reilly Smith
LD K'Andre Miller
RD Adam Fox
G Igor Shesterkin
Statistical Leaders
Florida Panthers
Points: S. Reinhart (12)
Goals: S. Reinhart (5)
Assists: S. Reinhart (7)
GAA: S. Knight (3.04)
New York Rangers
Points: A. Panarin (13)
Goals: A. Panarin (6)
Assists: A. Panarin (7)
GAA: I. Shesterkin (1.97)
Coaches:
Florida Panthers: Paul Maurice (3rd season)
New York Rangers: Peter Laviolette (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
