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Rangers vs. Panthers prediction: Rangers favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [4/13/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Rangers vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Monday.
The Florida Panthers will square off with the NY Rangers, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Rangers a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Panthers.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's Rangers vs. Panthers matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Rangers vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Panthers, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 54% chance of beating the Panthers.
According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Rangers vs. Panthers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+164) | +1.5 (-190) |
| Moneyline | -154 | +130 |
| Total | o6.5 (+105) | u6.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Panthers +1.5 | -190 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | +130 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -122 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rangers vs. Panthers player props
Who will score a goal in Rangers vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Mackie Samoskevich is most likely to score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Samoskevich a 33.8% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is a 6.3% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alexis Lafreniere | 29.3% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 27.4% |
| J.T. Miller | 23.1% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 22.5% |
| Will Cuylle | 22.2% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mackie Samoskevich | 33.8% |
| Cole Reinhardt | 26.8% |
| Noah Gregor | 26.3% |
| Eetu Luostarinen | 25.3% |
| A.J. Greer | 25.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alexis Lafreniere | 5.9% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 4.6% |
| J.T. Miller | 4.6% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 4.0% |
| Will Cuylle | 3.9% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mackie Samoskevich | 6.3% |
| Cole Reinhardt | 5.4% |
| A.J. Greer | 4.9% |
| Noah Gregor | 4.5% |
| Eetu Luostarinen | 4.4% |
Rangers vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Panthers and Rangers at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers in Monday's NHL matchup.
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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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