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

The NY Rangers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive 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 keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 54% chance of beating the Lightning.

According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Lightning vs. Rangers Odds

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

Bet Type	Lightning	Rangers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-235)	-1.5 (+205)
Moneyline	+100	-115
Total	o6.5 (-102)	u6.5 (-115)

• The Rangers are -1.5 favorites against the Lightning, with +205 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 -235.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -115. That means you can risk $115 to win $100 for a total payout of $215 if they get the W.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100 for a total payout of $200 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

As always, check out all of the legal sports betting sites 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 found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Rangers -1.5	+205
Moneyline	Rangers	-115
Total	Under 6.5	-115

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 detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Lightning vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs. Rangers?

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

Our projections give Point a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Lightning star is a 35.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	7.4%
Nikita Kucherov	6.7%
Steven Stamkos	6.3%
Brandon Hagel	4.0%
Nick Paul	3.5%

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Chris Kreider	6.9%
Artemi Panarin	6.9%
Mika Zibanejad	6.8%
Vincent Trocheck	4.8%
Alexis Lafreniere	4.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	35.8%
Nikita Kucherov	33.5%
Steven Stamkos	32.8%
Brandon Hagel	24.1%
Nick Paul	19.0%

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	35.5%
Chris Kreider	34.0%
Artemi Panarin	33.7%
Vincent Trocheck	26.2%
Alexis Lafreniere	23.8%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Lightning vs. Rangers on Wednesday February 7, 2024.

Lightning vs. Rangers Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between the Rangers and Lightning at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence 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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