NY Rangers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/18/2024]

The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the NY Rangers in NHL action at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Rangers vs. Golden Knights matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Rangers vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Rangers and Golden Knights 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 52% chance of beating the Golden Knights.

According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.

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Rangers vs. Golden Knights Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rangers	Golden Knights
Puck Line	-1.5 (+185)	+1.5 (-215)
Moneyline	-130	+120
Total	o5.5 (-128)	u5.5 (+104)

• The Golden Knights are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Rangers, with -215 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Rangers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +185.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at +120. That means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100 for a total payout of $230 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -128, as well as the best odds for the Under at +104.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Rangers vs. Golden Knights Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Golden Knights +1.5	-215
Moneyline	Golden Knights	+120
Total	Under 5.5	+104

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, taking the Golden Knights moneyline is the best option because of the 2.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+104) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Rangers vs. Golden Knights Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Golden Knights?

According to our model, Vegas' Mark Stone is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Golden Knights.

Our projections give Stone an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 36.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	7.1%
Artemi Panarin	6.9%
Chris Kreider	6.1%
Vincent Trocheck	4.9%
Alexis Lafreniere	3.8%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Mark Stone	8.1%
Pavel Dorofeyev	8.0%
Jonathan Marchessault	7.4%
Ivan Barbashev	5.0%
Nicolas Roy	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Artemi Panarin	33.1%
Mika Zibanejad	32.6%
Chris Kreider	30.1%
Vincent Trocheck	23.4%
Alexis Lafreniere	19.8%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jonathan Marchessault	37.1%
Mark Stone	36.4%
Pavel Dorofeyev	35.9%
Ivan Barbashev	28.1%
Nicolas Roy	20.5%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before the Rangers vs. Golden Knights on Thursday January 18, 2024.

Rangers vs. Golden Knights Game Information

Thursday's action between the Golden Knights and Rangers at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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Conclusion

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