Rangers vs. Panthers Picks and Prediction – 4/14/2025

New York Rangers (37-36-7) vs. Florida Panthers (47-29-4)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Panthers: 3-game winning streak

  • Rangers: Coming off a 7-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes

Head-to-Head:

Florida has dominated this matchup lately, winning 5 straight games against the Rangers. With New York struggling defensively and Florida playing some of their best hockey at home, the Panthers are in a strong position to extend their streak.

New York Rangers Breakdown:

The Rangers have been inconsistent, with just 1 win in their last 5 games. They’ve struggled on both ends of the ice, averaging 3.08 goals per game while allowing 3.15 goals per game. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been shaky, with a 3.53 GAA and a .882 SV% over the past 10 games. They will need a much stronger defensive effort to have any chance of staying competitive against a team as sharp as Florida.

Key Players:

  • Artemi Panarin: 6 goals, 8 assists

  • J.T. Miller: 5 goals, 9 assists

Florida Panthers Breakdown:

The Panthers are in excellent form, winning 3 straight games and sitting comfortably in the third spot in the Atlantic Division. Florida has been averaging 3.03 goals per game, while their defense, anchored by Sergei Bobrovsky (2.39 GAA), has been solid, allowing just 2.66 goals per game. At home, Florida has been dominant, going 10-1 in their last 11 games.

Key Players:

  • Sam Reinhart: 37 goals, 79 points

  • Aleksander Barkov: 1 goal, 5 assists

Betting Trends:

New York Rangers:

  • 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

  • 0-5 SU in their last 5 games vs. Florida

  • OVER has hit in 7 of their last 8 games

Florida Panthers:

  • 10-1 SU in their last 11 home games

  • 5-0 SU in their last 5 vs. Rangers

  • UNDER has hit in 7 straight games

Exact Score Prediction:

Florida Panthers 3 – New York Rangers 2

Our Best Bet:

Florida Panthers -165 ML

The Panthers have been dominant at home, winning 10 of their last 11 games, and with the Rangers struggling to find consistency, Florida should come out on top in this matchup. Florida has the better defense, better goaltending, and is on a roll, making them a solid pick for the moneyline.

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