Vegas Golden Knights vs. NY Rangers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/26/2024]

The NY Rangers will face the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Golden Knights and Rangers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Rangers a 56% chance of beating the Golden Knights.

According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 53% chance of going under.

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Golden Knights vs. Rangers Odds

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

Bet Type	Golden Knights	Rangers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-178)	-1.5 (+154)
Moneyline	+140	-160
Total	o6 (+110)	u6 (-130)

• The Rangers are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Golden Knights, with +154 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Golden Knights (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -178.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -160. That means you can risk $160 to win $100 for a total payout of $260 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -130.

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.

Golden Knights vs. Rangers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Golden Knights +1.5	-178
Moneyline	Golden Knights	+140
Total	Over 6	+110

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Golden Knights moneyline is the best option due to the 2.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Dimers' best NHL bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Golden Knights vs. Rangers Player Props

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

According to our model, NY's Artemi Panarin is most likely to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Rangers.

Our projections give Panarin a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 35.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Jonathan Marchessault	6.8%
Mark Stone	6.4%
Pavel Dorofeyev	5.8%
Sheldon Rempal	5.4%
Ivan Barbashev	5.2%

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Artemi Panarin	7.8%
Mika Zibanejad	7.2%
Chris Kreider	6.8%
Vincent Trocheck	5.1%
Alexis Lafreniere	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jonathan Marchessault	31.6%
Mark Stone	31.4%
Sheldon Rempal	28.2%
Pavel Dorofeyev	28.1%
Ivan Barbashev	25.6%

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Artemi Panarin	35.9%
Mika Zibanejad	32.8%
Chris Kreider	31.5%
Vincent Trocheck	26.2%
Alexis Lafreniere	19.5%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before the Golden Knights vs. Rangers on Friday January 26, 2024.

Golden Knights vs. Rangers Game Information

Friday's action between the Rangers and Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Friday January 26, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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Conclusion

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