Lightning vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Apr 5, 2023

The NY Rangers face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Rangers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Rangers?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Lightning-Rangers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rangers a 54% chance of beating the Lightning.

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Lightning vs. Rangers Game Odds

• Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 (+200), Lightning +1.5 (-240)
• Moneyline: Rangers -120, Lightning +105
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-120/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +200 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -240.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +105, where you can put down $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (+1.5) are a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 @ +200 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Rangers @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Even though the Lightning are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Rangers -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Lightning vs. Rangers Prediction

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Lightning vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Rangers? The latest data is in.

Listed 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 choose the best prop picks for Wednesday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Point a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Lightning star is a 34.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 7.2% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.4% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.4% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.2% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 3.9% probability

NY Rangers

• Mika Zibanejad: 6.9% probability
• Chris Kreider: 6.9% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 6.1% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 5.7% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 5.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 34.7% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 32.7% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 32.3% probability
• Alex Killorn: 22.0% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 19.1% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 34.8% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 32.5% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 30.7% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 29.1% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 27.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Lightning vs. Rangers on Wednesday April 5, 2023.

Lightning vs. Rangers 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Rangers and Lightning at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Wednesday April 5, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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