Lightning vs. Rangers Predictions and Odds - Jan 2, 2022

NHL action continues on Sunday at 12:30PM EST as the Tampa Bay Lightning lock horns with the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

Dimers' top betting picks for Lightning vs. Rangers, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Rangers?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Lightning-Rangers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 52% chance of defeating the Rangers.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are +1.5 underdogs versus the Lightning, with -222 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +230.

PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +120. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at +110, while Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 at +230 with Caesars Sportsbook (0.8% edge)
• Moneyline: Rangers Win at +120 with PointsBet (1.0% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at +110 with PointsBet (51% probability)

Although the Rangers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rangers moneyline is the best option due to the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Lightning vs. Rangers Probabilities

Use our widget below to see the current Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. NY Rangers, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Lightning vs. Rangers on Sunday January 2, 2022.

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Lightning vs. Rangers 2022 Game Info

When do the Rangers play the Lightning?

• Date: Sunday January 2, 2022
• Time: 12:30PM EST / 9:30AM PST
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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