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Islanders vs. Rangers Prediction: Rangers Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [3/3/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Monday's NY Islanders vs NY Rangers matchup.
The NY Rangers will take on the NY Islanders, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Madison Square Garden on Monday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's NY Islanders-NY Rangers game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Rangers are likely to win, with a probability of 53%, compared to the Islanders' 47%."
For a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Islanders vs. Rangers predictions page.
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Islanders vs. Islanders Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Islanders and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 53% chance of defeating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Islanders vs. Rangers Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-265) | -1.5 (+225) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -106 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Islanders vs. Rangers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Islanders vs. Rangers matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Islanders vs. Rangers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Rangers?
According to our model, Artemi Panarin is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Panarin a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 31.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 6.8% |
| Bo Horvat | 6.3% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 4.7% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 6.9% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 6.1% |
| J.T. Miller | 5.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 33.9% |
| Bo Horvat | 32.1% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 26.3% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 31.9% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 31.4% |
| J.T. Miller | 30.9% |
Isles vs. Rangers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's game between the Rangers and Islanders at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Islanders vs. Rangers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any NY Islanders vs. NY Rangers picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Monday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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