New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17

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The New York Rangers are set to take on the Philadelphia Flyers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. This NHL regular season game is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

The Rangers enter with a record of 20-22-6. They are ranked 16th in the conference and 8th in their division. The Flyers, with a record of 22-16-8, hold the 11th spot in the conference and 5th in the division. Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Rangers vs Flyers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Flyers MoneyLine -145, Rangers MoneyLine +123

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a rough stretch in their recent games. They lost their last five games, with their most recent defeat coming against the Ottawa Senators by a score of 8-4. During this game, Gabe Perreault stood out with 2 goals.

Mika Zibanejad is a key player for the Rangers, contributing consistently in recent games. He has recorded multiple assists and goals, with a notable performance against the Boston Bruins where he had 1 goal and 1 assist. Zibanejad’s ability to set up plays is crucial for the Rangers’ offense.

In goal, Jonathan Quick has faced challenges, allowing multiple goals in recent outings. His most difficult game came against the Bruins, where he allowed 6 goals on 20 shots. Quick will need to improve to help the Rangers break their losing streak.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers have struggled recently. They lost their last five games. Their most recent game was a 6-3 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

In their last game against the Penguins, Matvei Michkov scored one goal. Denver Barkey contributed with two assists. Despite these efforts, the Flyers fell short.

The Flyers’ defense has been a concern. In the last five games, they allowed an average of 5 goals per game. Goalie Dan Vladar has faced many challenges in net.

BTB Betting Pick

The Philadelphia Flyers are favored to win against the New York Rangers. The Flyers have a moneyline of -145, while the Rangers are at +123. Given the Flyers’ better ranking in goals and assists, they are the pick to win this game with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score and allow goals, as seen in their respective goals against rankings. With a projected total of 7 goals, the recommendation is to take the over at -121.