Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Betting Odds & AI Picks for (April 11th)

The NHL playoff race heats up as the Philadelphia Flyers (36-32-11) travel to face the red-hot New York Rangers (52-22-4) on April 11th. With just three games remaining, the Flyers cling to playoff hopes, while the Rangers look to maintain their Eastern Conference lead at Madison Square Garden. This matchup offers an intriguing contrast in fortunes: can the struggling Flyers pull off an upset, or will the Rangers’ home-ice advantage reign supreme?
Desperate Flyers (36-32-11) travel to face red-hot Rangers (52-22-4) in a crucial April 11th matchup.
- Flyers: Can they pull off an upset on the road despite a 5-game losing streak? (28-12 record against the puck line on the road)
- Rangers: Home ice advantage and high-powered offense favor the Rangers (27-10-0 at home).
Over/Under: Expect a high-scoring game (both teams average over 6 goals per game).
Game Information
Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers |
Location of the Game: Madison Square Garden, New York |
Date and Time: Thursday, April 11th 7:00 ET |
Reason: 2024 NHL Regular Season |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Flyers vs Rangers Prediction
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Flyers | 36-32-11-83pts | 3 | 7 | Puck Line PHI +1.5 |
ML NYR -224 |
Total OVER 6 |
Rangers | 53-22-4-110pts | 4 |
- AI Picks: New York Rangers 4 – Philadelphia Flyers 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Flyers +1.5 | ML Rangers -224 | OVER 6
Philadelphia Flyers Game Analysis
The Flyers enter this game with a mixed bag offensively. They average 2.8 goals per game (25th in the NHL) but rank 2nd in the league for shots on goal. This suggests they create scoring chances but struggle to convert them. Their record reflects this – they’re 25-21 in games where they outshoot their opponent, but only 8-11 when they don’t.
On the defensive side, the Flyers are a work in progress. They rank 31st in goals allowed (meaning they give up a lot of goals) and allow an average of 27.2 shots per game. They’ve only managed 4 shutouts this season (20th in the league) according to NHL team stats.
Injuries: The Flyers will be missing some key players on defense, including:
- Ryan Ellis (Back)
- Rasmus Ristolainen (Upper Body)
- Carter Hart (Personal)
This will also make an impact on their NHL player stats.
New York Rangers Game Analysis
The Rangers boast a strong offense, averaging 3.4 goals per game (7th in the NHL). However, they don’t overwhelm teams with shots, ranking only 13th in shots on goal per game. This suggests they’re efficient with their opportunities. Their record reflects this:
- Dominant with More Shots: They hold a 31-15 record when outshooting their opponent.
- Solid with Less Shots: They’re still respectable at 20-6 when they don’t lead in shots.
Defensively, the Rangers have faced some challenges. They rank 18th in goals allowed (meaning they give up a decent amount of goals) and allow an average of 29.3 shots per game (higher than the Flyers). They’ve also only managed 4 shutouts this season (19th in the league).
Injuries: According to NHL injuries, the Rangers will be missing some offensive firepower with:
- Blake Wheeler (Knee)
- Filip Chytil (Upper Body)
Flyers vs Rangers Head-to-Head
The last three Flyers vs Rangers matchups with Flyers as favorite, Rangers have gone 3-0. Not only have the Flyers gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games vs. the Rangers, they are also 3-0 puck line the last three times they have faced the Rangers on the road. The last three times that the Rangers have hosted the Flyers, the over/under record is 0-3 with the teams combining for an average of 6 goals. The over/under record in their last three overall
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