Islanders vs. Rangers Predictions and Odds - Mar 17, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM EDT as the NY Islanders lock horns with the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

Dimers' free betting picks for Islanders vs. Rangers, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Islanders vs. Rangers?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Islanders-Rangers NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 55% chance of getting the W against the Islanders.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Islanders, with +180 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Islanders (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -210.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -140, which means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +125, where you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Islanders (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Islanders vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 at -210 with DraftKings Sportsbook (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Islanders at +125 with DraftKings Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 5.5 at -115 with BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Islanders moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Islanders vs. Rangers Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for NY Islanders vs. NY Rangers, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Islanders-Rangers matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Islanders vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Rangers? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Islanders and Rangers.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Chris Kreider is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Rangers.

DimersBOT gives Kreider a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 32.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 6.2% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 5.7% probability
• Anders Lee: 5.7% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 3.8% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 3.5% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 7.4% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 6.8% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 6.3% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 4.4% probability
• Ryan Strome: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 28.0% probability
• Anders Lee: 26.6% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 25.3% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 19.3% probability
• Anthony Beauvillier: 19.1% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 32.1% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 31.5% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 29.2% probability
• Ryan Strome: 21.7% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 18.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Islanders vs. Rangers on Thursday March 17, 2022.

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Islanders vs. Rangers 2022 Game Info

When do the Rangers play the Islanders?

• Date: Thursday March 17, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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