Rangers vs. Islanders Prediction and Odds - Apr 21, 2022

The NY Islanders square off with the NY Rangers in NHL action at UBS Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

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

Who will win Rangers vs. Islanders?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rangers-Islanders NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rangers a 51% chance of beating the Islanders.

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Rangers vs. Islanders Current Odds

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 (-225), Rangers -1.5 (+220)
• Moneyline: Islanders +100, Rangers -115
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are +1.5 underdogs against the Rangers, with -225 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rangers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at +220.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +100. That means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers 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 is set at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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 Islanders (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 @ -225 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Islanders @ +100 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 5.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

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

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

Rangers vs. Islanders Betting Guide

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

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Rangers-Islanders matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Rangers vs. Islanders Player Props

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

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Kreider a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Rangers star is a 32.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 7.6% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 6.3% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 6.1% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 5.1% probability
• Ryan Strome: 4.3% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 6.6% probability
• Anders Lee: 6.3% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 5.3% probability
• Zach Parise: 4.7% probability
• Oliver Wahlstrom: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 32.7% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 29.1% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 28.7% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 24.7% probability
• Ryan Strome: 21.7% probability

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 31.5% probability
• Brock Nelson: 30.5% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 26.0% probability
• Oliver Wahlstrom: 23.6% probability
• Zach Parise: 21.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before Rangers vs. Islanders on Thursday April 21, 2022.

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Rangers vs. Islanders 2022 Game Info

When do the Islanders play the Rangers?

• Date: Thursday April 21, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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