New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/9

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The New York Rangers will travel to face the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

The Rangers, led by head coach Mike Sullivan, hold a record of 24-30-8. They are ranked 16th in the conference and 8th in their division. The Flyers, coached by Rick Tocchet, come into the game with a 29-22-11 record. They rank 11th in the conference and 5th in the division.

Rangers vs Flyers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Philadelphia Flyers MoneyLine -151, New York Rangers MoneyLine +129

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a mixed run recently. They secured a 6-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, they faced a 3-6 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Mika Zibanejad is a standout player for the Rangers. He has played 61 games with 25 goals and 31 assists. Will Cuylle is also key, with 16 goals and 16 assists in 62 games.

In goal, Igor Shesterkin has been reliable. He has 19 wins and 971 saves this season. Jonathan Quick has struggled more, with 15 losses in 21 games.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 4-3. In their game against the Utah Mammoth, they fell 0-3, struggling to find the back of the net despite 16 shots on goal.

Dan Vladar has been a key player for the Flyers, with 20 wins and 861 saves this season. In the recent victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vladar saved 29 of 31 shots. The Flyers’ defense also contributed with 14 blocks in that game, helping them achieve a 3-2 win.

Travis Konecny leads the team with 23 goals and 34 assists over 58 games. Trevor Zegras and Owen Tippett have also been reliable contributors. The team ranks 20th in goals and 7th in hits, indicating a physical style of play.

BTB Betting Pick

The Philadelphia Flyers are favored against the New York Rangers with a moneyline of -151. The Rangers are the underdogs at +129. With both teams having similar skater and goaltending stats, the Flyers have a slight edge as the favorite. Our pick for the moneyline is the Flyers to win, with a projected score of Flyers 3, Rangers 2.

The over/under for the game is set at 5.5, with the over at -117 and the under at -103. Given the projected score of 3-2, the total points are expected to be 5. This suggests a close game with lower scoring, so the recommendation is to take the under 5.5.