Florida Panthers at New York Rangers Game 1 Prediction – 5/22/2024
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In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers on May 22, 2024, the Panthers are the slight favorites with -115 odds, while the Rangers sit at -105 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Early betting trends show 35% of moneyline bets on the Panthers and 65% on the Rangers. The total set at 5.5 goals has seen 15% of bets on the under and 85% on the over. It's expected to be a closely contested game with both teams looking to secure a crucial win to set the tone in this series.
Going into Panthers vs Rangers Game 1, the Panthers hold an advantage in the season series against the Rangers. Florida won two of the three games contested by these teams this season, winning the first two before the Rangers won the third in a shootout. Of course, there are no shootouts to lean on late in games in the postseason, as the Rangers will have to score enough goals from open play to win over the Panthers for the first time this year.
Of course, both teams come into the Eastern Conference Final playing well, as Florida has gone 8-3 so far in the playoffs. They beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games in the first round before taking down the Boston Bruins in six games. Meanwhile, the Rangers swept the Washington Capitals to start their postseason, before taking the Carolina Hurricanes out in a six-game series.
As for our best bet in this game, we will take the Rangers as the slightest of underdogs to get the job done in this series opening contest. New York has lost just once at home in this postseason and they should be able to continue their run of dominance at Madison Square Garden behind the play of goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who has been incredible in net for the Rangers in a postseason in which New York has gone an impressive 8-2 through the first two rounds.
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