Rangers vs. Hurricanes Prediction and Odds - May 26, 2022

The Carolina Hurricanes square off with the NY Rangers in the 2022 NHL Playoffs at PNC Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the NHL to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Rangers and Hurricanes, made the NHL Playoffs 2022, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins progressing to the next round.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rangers vs. Hurricanes, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Rangers vs. Hurricanes?

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

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Hurricanes a 57% chance of defeating the Rangers.

More: Free Betting Guide for Rangers vs. Hurricanes

Rangers vs. Hurricanes Game Odds

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+180), Rangers +1.5 (-200)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes -149, Rangers +135
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (+118/-135)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are -1.5 favorites against the Rangers, with +180 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -200.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -149. That means you can risk $149 to win $100, for a total payout of $249, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +135, where you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +118, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -135.

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 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 @ +180 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ +118 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.9% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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

And while the Hurricanes 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 on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+118) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Rangers vs. Hurricanes Betting Guide

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

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

Rangers vs. Hurricanes Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Rangers and Hurricanes.

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

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 31.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Rangers

• Artemi Panarin: 5.4% probability
• Chris Kreider: 5.0% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 4.9% probability
• Andrew Copp: 4.6% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 3.8% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 7.5% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 5.7% probability
• Jordan Staal: 5.1% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 5.0% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Rangers

• Artemi Panarin: 25.3% probability
• Chris Kreider: 24.8% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 24.4% probability
• Andrew Copp: 22.2% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 19.8% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 31.6% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 26.6% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 23.6% probability
• Jordan Staal: 22.3% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 21.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Rangers vs. Hurricanes on Thursday May 26, 2022.

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Rangers vs. Hurricanes 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Rangers in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Thursday May 26, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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