Sharks vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Oct 20, 2022

The NY Rangers face the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Sharks vs. Rangers, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Sharks vs. Rangers?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Sharks-Rangers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rangers a 69% chance of beating the Sharks.

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Sharks vs. Rangers Odds

• Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 (-114), Sharks +1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Rangers -285, Sharks +250
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Sharks, with -114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -285. That means you can risk $285 to win $100, for a total payout of $385, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +250, where you can bet $100 to profit $250, earning a total payout of $350, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Sharks vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +250 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.7% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ +100 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the 2.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Sharks vs. Rangers Betting Guide

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

Sharks vs. Rangers Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Kreider an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 6.7% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 6.0% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.0% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 3.5% probability
• Luke Kunin: 3.1% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 8.8% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 8.3% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 6.6% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 6.1% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 6.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 32.2% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 28.7% probability
• Logan Couture: 25.4% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 19.2% probability
• Luke Kunin: 18.1% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 40.4% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 38.4% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 31.8% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 30.8% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 30.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before Sharks vs. Rangers on Thursday October 20, 2022.

Sharks vs. Rangers 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Thursday October 20, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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