Rangers vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Dec 29, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the NY Rangers in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Rangers vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Rangers vs. Lightning?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rangers-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 55% chance of defeating the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Lightning Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+180), Rangers +1.5 (-200)
• Moneyline: Lightning -137, Rangers +125
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+112/-138)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +180 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

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

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -137. That means you can risk $137 to win $100, for a total payout of $237, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +125, where you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +112, as well as the best odds for the Under at -138.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -200 via DraftKings Sportsbook (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ +112 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.4% edge)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on 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 pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+112) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Rangers vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

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According to DimersBOT, NY's Chris Kreider is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Kreider an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Rangers star is a 38.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 8.4% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 6.7% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 6.0% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 5.1% probability
• Filip Chytil: 2.9% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 6.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.1% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.1% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.0% probability
• Nick Paul: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 38.2% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 31.6% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 28.3% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 25.7% probability
• Kaapo Kakko: 15.5% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 33.2% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 32.2% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 31.7% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 23.7% probability
• Nick Paul: 18.8% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Rangers vs. Lightning on Thursday December 29, 2022.

Rangers vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Lightning and Rangers at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Thursday December 29, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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