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Penguins vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Mar 16, 2023
The NY Rangers face the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers' top betting picks for Penguins vs. Rangers, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.
Who will win Penguins vs. Rangers?
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Penguins-Rangers NHL game 10,000 times.
Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 56% chance of defeating the Penguins.
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Penguins vs. Rangers Game Odds
- Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 (+170), Penguins +1.5 (-196)
- Moneyline: Rangers -140, Penguins +120
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-114/+100)
Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under
The Rangers are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Penguins, with +170 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.
For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -196.
FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -140, which means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.
Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.
The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -114, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has 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 Penguins (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.
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Best Bets for Penguins vs. Rangers
- Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 @ -196 via FanDuel Sportsbook (65% probability)
- Moneyline: Rangers @ -140 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability)
- Total: Under 6.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)
Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.
Penguins vs. Rangers Prediction
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Penguins vs. Rangers Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Rangers? The latest data is in.
Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Penguins and Rangers.
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According to DimersBOT, NY's Mika Zibanejad is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Rangers.
DimersBOT gives Zibanejad a 6.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 32.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Probabilities
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Jake Guentzel: 6.0% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 5.9% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 5.3% probability
- Bryan Rust: 4.8% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 4.5% probability
NY Rangers
- Mika Zibanejad: 6.2% probability
- Chris Kreider: 6.1% probability
- Vladimir Tarasenko: 5.4% probability
- Artemi Panarin: 5.4% probability
- Alexis Lafreniere: 5.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Jake Guentzel: 31.9% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 30.9% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 27.6% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 25.2% probability
- Bryan Rust: 24.8% probability
NY Rangers
- Mika Zibanejad: 32.2% probability
- Chris Kreider: 30.8% probability
- Vladimir Tarasenko: 29.1% probability
- Patrick Kane: 28.0% probability
- Artemi Panarin: 27.8% probability
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Penguins vs. Rangers on Thursday March 16, 2023.
Penguins vs. Rangers 2023 Game Info
Thursday's matchup between the Rangers and Penguins at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Thursday March 16, 2023
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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