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Read Article Florida Panthers vs. NY Rangers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks - Game 2 Stanley Cup Playoffs [2024]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
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NHL action continues on Friday at 8:00PM ET as the Florida Panthers take on the NY Rangers in Game 2 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Final at Madison Square Garden.
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Panthers vs. Rangers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Get Dimers Pro Panthers vs. Rangers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line
We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Friday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Panthers and Rangers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 52% chance of beating the Panthers in Game 2 of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 73% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
The winner of the NHL Eastern Conference Final will progress to the Stanley Cup Final. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Panthers and Rangers is at NY Rangers' Madison Square Garden.
MORE: As Dimers reported on Monday, the Rangers’ success has led to record gambling revenues being generated in New York State.
Panthers vs. Rangers Game 2 Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+230) | +1.5 (-280) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -105 |
| Total | o5.5 (+105) | u5.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Rangers Picks
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Panthers vs. Rangers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Rangers?
According to our model, NY's Chris Kreider is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Kreider an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 37.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.7% |
| Aleksander Barkov | 5.6% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 5.6% |
| Sam Reinhart | 5.4% |
| Sam Bennett | 3.7% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 8.4% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 6.5% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 6.4% |
| Artemi Panarin | 6.3% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 4.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | 28.6% |
| Sam Reinhart | 28.2% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 28.0% |
| Aleksander Barkov | 27.9% |
| Sam Bennett | 20.6% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 37.9% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 32.7% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 32.6% |
| Artemi Panarin | 30.9% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 27.0% |
Panthers vs. Rangers Game Information
Friday's matchup between the Rangers and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
- Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 12:15AM, May 25
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Friday.
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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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