NHL Playoffs Picks: Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers

We don’t have any big-confidence plays on Sunday. These series have all been battled out in lengthy fashion, and this is no exception. Game Five comes in 2-2 after both teams split at home. This is a whacky series.

The Flyers had some momentum, but starting Ray Emery was clearly a mistake. Mason came back in and shut down New York in Philadelphia. I don’t think they can take another one in New York though.

The Rangers appear to me to be the better team across the board. I like their weapons offensively better, though they’re very similarly isolated to a few lines. I love their defense, especially with Grossman out. I think that’s the edge on which the series will turn. Lastly, I think Lundqvist is the better goalie here.

The computer seems to agree. At -150, the computer has the Rangers as a 2.5-star favorite with a 59% chance ...

NHL Playoffs Picks: Philadelphia Flyers Vs New York Rangers

NHL Playoffs Picks: Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers

I suppose you could say this is one of my favorite rivalries because I hate both teams as a Devils fan. I think I hate the Flyers more. Cheapshots guised as physicality and 40 years of futility make the Flyers a bunch of scumbags. The Rangers, clinging to 1994, at least have some dignity in their storied history of mediocrity on the ice, right?

Truth be told, I don’t really trust Henrik Lundqvist. How arguably the best goaltender in hockey has won so little in the playoffs is beyond me. Even ...

2014 MLB Predictions: American League Edition – Yankees, Rangers, Tigers

2014 MLB Predictions – American League: The New York Yankees Are Back

I love baseball season, and last season was the most profitable across any sport in my professional handicapping career. I can’t express how excited we are for the season to start, but to help build anticipation we’ll be posting daily preseason predictions. This post and the next will break down the American and National League. The following post will outline our basic strategy. We’ll have predictions and progressions, and I’ll try to share some of my private forum from the VIP Club where applicable. Cheers

AL East

1. New York Yankees (92-70): The Yankees are back… well, sort of. Questions abound with Tex, Pineda, and Jeter recovering from injuries that caused fully lost seasons, but I think the Yankees have gotten substantially better. The outfield might be the best in baseball, and if Jeter and Tex are healthy the infield is serviceable. McCann is the upgrade at catcher ...

NHL Picks Contest Standings Update: Round 13 – Avs Rangers

NHL Picks Contest: Round 13 – Avs Rangers

After the Colorado Avalanche fell flat against the New York Rangers, Pat O’Reilley is one win away from taking it all and this competition very suddenly becomes all about strategy. Remember, $100 to the first place participant and $50 to second place. Anything can happen in the final weeks. Good luck!

9 wins

Pat O’Reilley

8 wins

Gergely Tarjani ...

NHL Picks: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers, Contest Game

NHL Picks Contest Round 12: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers

As always, to participate in our contest, please simply comment on the NHL Contest post from earlier in the week on our Facebook page.

I like the Avs here. I recognize that they’re on a back to back and a little tired, but I think they can give the Rangers a game. After a thrilling comeback, I think the Avalanche have some momentum against an overly-rested Rangers team with mediocre goaltending. I think the West is this much better than the east, particularly the Met.

The computer sees a ...

NHL Picks Contest: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers

NHL Picks Contest Round 13: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers, Tuesday, February 4th

The New York Rangers have been inconsistent this year, but they’re turning it on with two Stadium Series wins. Henrik Lundqvist seems to have found his stride again, but against a speedy Colorado Avalanche team this is a tough one. Colorado has depth and skating, and they pose a difficult matchup for the Rangers defense – not the mention the superiority of the west as a whole…

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NHL Picks: Stadium Series, New York Rangers Vs New York Islanders

Stadium Series NHL Picks: New York Rangers Vs New York Islanders

The Stadium Series, which for me is little more than an NHL gimmick that takes the Winter Classic three steps too far, concludes with the Rangers and Islanders tonight in the second of the Rangers’ outdoor games this year. I’m actually excited for this game though, and love the line.

The New York Rangers are the better team this year in my opinion. The Islanders have been streaky, and are certainly capable of rising to the occasion on the big stage, but I don’t think they matchup well ...

NHL Picks: Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers

With the NCAA BCS Championship, I’m not betting very aggressively on hockey today. I know I won’t really be watching the games, and I know my attention will be on football. That said, I like this line.

The New York Rangers have played very predictable hockey over their last four games, and we’ve predicted those outcomes successfully four times in a row. We knew the Penguins, hot as they were, would probably beat up on New York. We also liked New York to win games against inferior opponents in the other ...

NHL Picks 11/23: New York Rangers at Nashville Predators

NHL Picks: New York Rangers at Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators have turned things around, but I think the New York Rangers are the better team. The Preds are without their franchise goaltender, and it’s taken a while for them to adjust. That being said, they enter with a three-game winning streak.

The Rangers will likely start a backup goalie here, but I don’t think it will matter. The Rangers defensemen, especially their top pairing, are among the best in hockey. I don’t expect many scoring opportunities for the Preds, who lack offensive firepower.

New York is starting to come ...

NHL Picks and Predictions 10/12: New York Rangers at St. Louis Blues

It’s a college football day, but there’s some really great hockey to watch as well. From the bunch, we like this one with a good deal of confidence as our play of the day.

The St. Louis Blues are a good team in a great system. They have an excellent coach, and their goaltending tandem may be among the best in hockey again this year. Defensively they’re very deep, and they’re starting to put together some chemistry-driven lines that get the job done.

Against a backup goaltender and ...