Rangers vs. Oilers Prediction and Odds - Feb 17, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers take on the NY Rangers in NHL action at Rogers Place on Friday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rangers vs. Oilers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Rangers vs. Oilers?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Rangers-Oilers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 52% chance of beating the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Oilers Odds

• Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (+185), Rangers +1.5 (-200)
• Moneyline: Oilers -134, Rangers +120
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+105/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +185 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 Oilers at -134, which means you can risk $134 to win $100, for a total payout of $234, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under is a 57% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -200 via DraftKings Sportsbook (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +120 via BetMGM (2.7% edge)
• Total: Under 7 @ -115 via PointsBet (57% probability)

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

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

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Rangers vs. Oilers Prediction

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Rangers vs. Oilers Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Rangers and Oilers.

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According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives McDavid an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 44.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 6.6% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 6.3% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 5.7% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 4.7% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 4.0% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 8.5% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 8.2% probability
• Zach Hyman: 6.5% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.9% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 2.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 36.5% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 34.2% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 31.9% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 28.2% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 25.1% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 44.8% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 43.4% probability
• Zach Hyman: 36.1% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 25.5% probability
• Evander Kane: 17.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Rangers vs. Oilers on Friday February 17, 2023.

Rangers vs. Oilers 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Oilers and Rangers at Rogers Place is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Friday February 17, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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