Penguins vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Apr 7, 2022

The NY Rangers square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM EDT.

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

Who will win Penguins vs. Rangers?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Penguins-Rangers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, can't split the two teams, giving both the Penguins and Rangers a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are -1.5 favorites versus the Penguins, with +200 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -225.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +108, where you can bet $100 to profit $108, earning a total payout of $208, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, as well as the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Penguins (+1.5) are a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Penguins vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 @ -225 via BetMGM (71% probability)
• Moneyline: Penguins @ +108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Over/Under: Under 5.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Penguins vs. Rangers Betting Guide

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

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

Penguins vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Rangers? The latest data is in.

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

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

According to DimersBOT, NY's Chris Kreider is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Rangers.

DimersBOT gives Kreider a 6.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 32.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Evgeni Malkin: 6.1% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 5.9% probability
• Jake Guentzel: 5.4% probability
• Bryan Rust: 4.8% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 3.6% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 6.4% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 6.3% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 5.7% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 5.3% probability
• Andrew Copp: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Evgeni Malkin: 29.6% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 29.5% probability
• Jake Guentzel: 28.7% probability
• Bryan Rust: 25.9% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 19.4% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 32.9% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 31.7% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 28.4% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 28.2% probability
• Andrew Copp: 19.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Penguins vs. Rangers on Thursday April 7, 2022.

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Penguins vs. Rangers 2022 Game Info

When do the Rangers play the Penguins?

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

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