Rangers vs. Hurricanes Prediction and Odds - Mar 23, 2023

The Carolina Hurricanes square off with the NY Rangers in NHL action at PNC Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rangers vs. Hurricanes, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Rangers vs. Hurricanes?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rangers-Hurricanes NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hurricanes a 56% chance of beating the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Hurricanes Game Odds

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+175), Rangers +1.5 (-205)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes -145, Rangers +130
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+105/-125)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are currently -1.5 favorites against the Rangers, with +175 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on the market at -205.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -145. That means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -205 via DraftKings Sportsbook (67% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +130 via PointsBet (1.0% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ +105 via PointsBet

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rangers moneyline is the best option due to the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from PointsBet.

Rangers vs. Hurricanes Prediction

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Rangers vs. Hurricanes Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Rangers and Hurricanes.

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According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 38.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 5.5% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 5.3% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 4.9% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 4.7% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 4.2% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 8.6% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 6.2% probability
• Martin Necas: 4.8% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 3.9% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Mika Zibanejad: 27.5% probability
• Chris Kreider: 26.2% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 25.9% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 23.5% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 23.4% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 38.9% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 29.7% probability
• Martin Necas: 22.4% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 21.5% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 21.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rangers vs. Hurricanes on Thursday March 23, 2023.

Rangers vs. Hurricanes 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Hurricanes and Rangers at PNC Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Thursday March 23, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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