Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Rangers

The Florida Panthers square off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, March 29.

The Rangers should have the edge over the Panthers and our prediction is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a tempting -143 should you wish to follow suit.

Florida Panthers have now lost back-to-back games. On the road in their previous appearance, New York Islanders won 5-2 at UBS Arena. Matthew Tkachuk was able to score both goals.

New York Rangers won their last game, beating Chicago Blackhawks at home. It was a 6-1 win at Madison Square Garden. J.T. Miller recorded 3 points, featuring 1 goal and 2 assists. Goalie Dylan Garand played a starring role, stopping 27 shots (.964).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rangers have beaten the Panthers in the last two encounters. A 5-3 victory at Amerant Bank Arena was followed by a 5-1 win at loanDepot park. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Panthers winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	27-23-1	3.1	.877	4
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

Igor Shesterkin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-19-6	2.5	.912	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 23.3 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have given up 3.2 goals from 30.9 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.1%.

Matthew Tkachuk is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Carter Verhaeghe racking up 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.15 goal against average with a .915 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Rangers have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 31.3 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.5%.

The top points scorer is Alexis Lafreniere with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Mika Zibanejad is next best after having 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 3.21 GAA with a .898 SV%.

Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Our Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There is a strong case that New York Rangers will end up winning and that means heading to the Moneyline. You can get a generous -143 that the home team triumph in this NHL encounter.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Panthers vs Rangers stats:

• Panthers have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Panthers have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Panthers have lost their last 2 games.
• Rangers have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Rangers Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

As an option, you could consider the Puck Line where you can back Rangers to cover the spread. That means you need a specific margin of victory to yield a return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eetu Luostarinen Under 1.5 Shots -149

Eetu Luostarinen (Panthers) hasn't covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 7 of the past 9 games. There’s every chance that the same thing will happen here, with odds of -149 that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Goal line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 3 - 5 Rangers

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Rangers winning 5-3. Odds of +2000 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Rangers

1-0

Panthers

+5500

Rangers

+5000

2-0

Panthers

+5500

Rangers

+4000

2-1

Panthers

+1600

Rangers

+1300

3-0

Panthers

+4000

Rangers

+2800

3-1

Panthers

+2200

Rangers

+1600

3-2

Panthers

+950

Rangers

+800

4-0

Panthers

+5500

Rangers

+3000

4-1

Panthers

+2200

Rangers

+1300

4-2

Panthers

+1900

Rangers

+1400

4-3

Panthers

+1150

Rangers

+950

5-0

Panthers

+10000

Rangers

+5500

5-1

Panthers

+4000

Rangers

+1900

5-2

Panthers

+2200

Rangers

+1400

5-3

Panthers

+2800

Rangers

+2000

5-4

Panthers

+2200

Rangers

+1900

6-0

Panthers

+14000

Rangers

+8000

6-1

Panthers

+9000

Rangers

+4000

6-2

Panthers

+4500

Rangers

+2500

6-3

Panthers

+4000

Rangers

+2500

6-4

Panthers

+5500

Rangers

+4500

6-5

Panthers

+5500

Rangers

+4500

7-0

Panthers

+5500

Rangers

+12000

7-1

Panthers

+14000

Rangers

+7000

7-2

Panthers

+12000

Rangers

+6000

7-3

Panthers

+8000

Rangers

+4500

7-4

Panthers

+8000

Rangers

+6000

7-5

Panthers

+12000

Rangers

+10000

7-6

Panthers

+12500

Rangers

+11000

8-1

Panthers

+12500

Rangers

+12000

8-2

Panthers

+12500

Rangers

+10000

8-3

Panthers

+12500

Rangers

+11000

8-4

Panthers

+14000

Rangers

+10000

8-5

Panthers

+14000

Rangers

+13000

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Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this game, New York Rangers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -175 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Florida Panthers, you will find +146 about the underdogs.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -143.

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Moneyline

Panthers

+146

Rangers

-175

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+230

Tie

+325

Rangers

-105

Puck Line

Panthers +1.5

-175

Rangers -1.5

+140

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Blocked Shots, Powerplay Points, Shots on Goal and Assists. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 23.2
• Hits: 25.9
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 17.5
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 23.6
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 3.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31.1
• Hits: 26
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

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