Lightning vs. Rangers Game 5 Prediction - Jun 9, 2022

Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 4:38 AM ET | First published: Jun 6, 2022, 3:22 AM ET

Written by Kevin Hansen, Senior Sports Analyst

Lightning vs. Rangers Game 5 Prediction - Jun 9, 2022

The NY Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the 2022 NHL Eastern Conference Final at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

The winner of the NHL Eastern Conference Final will progress to the Stanley Cup Final. Game 5 of the best-of-seven series between the Lightning and Rangers is at NY Rangers' Madison Square Garden.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Rangers, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Rangers?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Lightning-Rangers NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 52% chance of winning against the Rangers in Game 5 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Final.

More: Lightning vs. Rangers Game 5 Simulated 10,000 Times

Lightning vs. Rangers Game 5 Odds

Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 (-235), Lightning -1.5 (+205)
Moneyline: Rangers +110, Lightning -125
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (+125/-140)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -235 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +205.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +110. That means you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +125, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -140.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Rangers

Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -235 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
Moneyline: Rangers @ +110 via BetMGM (0.7% edge)
Total: Over 5.5 @ +125 via PointsBet (50% probability) 🔥

When you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Dimers' best bets of the day across all major pro and college sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rangers moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Lightning vs. Rangers Prediction

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. NY Rangers, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Lightning-Rangers matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lightning vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs. Rangers? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Rangers.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Rangers.

DimersBOT gives Kucherov a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Lightning star is a 38.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

Nikita Kucherov: 9.2% probability
Steven Stamkos: 7.8% probability
Ross Colton: 5.8% probability
Ondrej Palat: 4.4% probability
Corey Perry: 3.9% probability

NY Rangers

Mika Zibanejad: 6.8% probability
Chris Kreider: 6.0% probability
Artemi Panarin: 4.8% probability
Frank Vatrano: 4.5% probability
Andrew Copp: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

Nikita Kucherov: 38.5% probability
Steven Stamkos: 34.3% probability
Ross Colton: 25.4% probability
Ondrej Palat: 19.9% probability
Corey Perry: 17.7% probability

NY Rangers

Mika Zibanejad: 30.5% probability
Chris Kreider: 27.0% probability
Artemi Panarin: 24.1% probability
Andrew Copp: 19.6% probability
Frank Vatrano: 19.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Game 5 of the Lightning vs. Rangers series on Jun 9, 2022.

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Lightning vs. Rangers 2022 Game 5 Info

Thursday's Game 5 between the Rangers and Lightning in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

Who: NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Date: Thursday June 9, 2022
Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
Venue: Madison Square Garden

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What NHL games are on tonight?

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Not only do we provide with you first-class predictions, but we also have recommended bets for the Puck Line, Over/Under and Moneyline. Sound good? Hell yeah it does!

Written by

Kevin Hansen

Senior Sports Analyst

Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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Lightning vs. Rangers Game 5 Prediction - Jun 9, 2022

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