Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Dec 15, 2022

The NY Rangers take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Maple Leafs vs. Rangers, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Maple Leafs vs. Rangers?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Maple Leafs-Rangers NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Maple Leafs a 53% chance of getting the W against the Rangers.

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Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 (-238), Maple Leafs -1.5 (+205)
• Moneyline: Rangers +105, Maple Leafs -120
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-120/+104)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are +1.5 underdogs against the Maple Leafs, with -238 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

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

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +105. That means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +104.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Maple Leafs vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -238 via Caesars Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rangers moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Betting Guide

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Maple Leafs vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Rangers? The data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Rangers.

DimersBOT gives Matthews a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Maple Leafs star is a 44.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 9.7% probability
• William Nylander: 6.8% probability
• Mitch Marner: 6.7% probability
• John Tavares: 5.1% probability
• Michael Bunting: 3.7% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 8.4% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 6.2% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 5.0% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 4.7% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 44.5% probability
• William Nylander: 34.7% probability
• Mitch Marner: 33.9% probability
• John Tavares: 28.4% probability
• Michael Bunting: 19.7% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 36.3% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 33.3% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 26.2% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 25.4% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 22.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Maple Leafs vs. Rangers on Thursday December 15, 2022.

Maple Leafs vs. Rangers 2022 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Rangers and Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Thursday December 15, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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