New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Rangers versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NHLN. The game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Rangers in a Eastern conference matchup.

NEW YORK RANGERS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5

This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:

• The Panthers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
• Take the Panthers on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)

Taking a Look at the Rangers Chances on the Road

With a 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers improved to 16-18-1 this season. The Rangers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.

Four different players scored for the Rangers in this one. Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including one at 3:23 in the third period to put the game out of reach. The Rangers had a 2-0 lead before the Islanders got on the board at 15:22 in the second period.

Artemi Panarin found the net twice in the Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Islanders, bringing his season total to nine goals. He scored on a power play in the second period and added an empty-net goal in the third. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal of the season, while Vincent Trocheck followed with his 4th. Adam Edstrom also contributed with his first goal of the year.

Mika Zibanejad picked up three assists, now totaling eight for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on a power play. They also netted a shorthanded goal, courtesy of Kreider in the first period.

Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry the momentum from their last game, where they allowed just two goals and secured a 5-2 win over the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 19 hits.

Do the Panthers Have What it Takes at Home?

The Panthers improved to 22-13-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, with A.J. Greer breaking a 2-2 tie at 2:32 in the third period. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter at the 19:00 mark to seal the victory.

Florida’s offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over the Stars, with A.J. Greer scoring his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play, with Matthew Tkachuk finding the net for the third time this season.

Carolina’s 4-2 win over the Sharks saw them take 25 shots on goal, with A.J. Greer scoring his first of the year and Sam Reinhart adding his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers’ 16 giveaways didn’t stop them from netting four goals, including a power play score by Matthew Tkachuk, his third of the season.

Florida’s defense gave up two goals to the Stars, both coming in the second period. However, they shut out Dallas in the first and third periods, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 win. Goalie Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. Florida’s defense also contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits.