Tampa Bay Lightning vs. NY Rangers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/7/2024]

The NY Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning will meet in the NHL at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's Lightning vs. Rangers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Lightning and Rangers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 56% chance of defeating the Lightning.

According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

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Lightning vs. Rangers Odds

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

Bet Type	Lightning	Rangers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-205)	-1.5 (+180)
Moneyline	+114	-135
Total	o6.5 (+104)	u6.5 (-118)

• The Rangers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Lightning, with +180 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -205.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -135, which means you can risk $135 to win $100 for a total payout of $235 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +114, where you can bet $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +104, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -118.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all the legal sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Lightning vs. Rangers Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Rangers -1.5	+180
Moneyline	Rangers	-135
Total	Under 6.5	-118

Although the Lightning are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Rangers -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Lightning vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Rangers?

According to our model, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Rangers.

Our projections give Kucherov a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Lightning star is a 35.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Nikita Kucherov	7.7%
Brayden Point	7.6%
Steven Stamkos	7.0%
Brandon Hagel	4.4%
Nick Paul	2.8%

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	7.3%
Artemi Panarin	7.0%
Chris Kreider	6.6%
Vincent Trocheck	4.8%
Alexis Lafreniere	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	37.7%
Nikita Kucherov	35.0%
Steven Stamkos	34.2%
Brandon Hagel	25.8%
Nick Paul	17.6%

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	37.7%
Artemi Panarin	35.4%
Chris Kreider	33.5%
Vincent Trocheck	27.6%
Alexis Lafreniere	22.9%
Remember, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of the Lightning vs. Rangers on Wednesday February 7, 2024.

Lightning vs. Rangers Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Rangers and Lightning at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Wednesday February 7, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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Conclusion

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