Rangers vs. Lightning Predictions and Odds - Dec 31, 2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning square off with the NY Rangers in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM EST.

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

Who will win Rangers vs. Lightning?

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 55% chance of getting the W against the Rangers.

MORE: Full Betting Guide for Rangers vs. Lightning

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +200 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -208.

PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -115. That means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 at +200 with BetMGM (0.5% edge)
• Moneyline: Lightning Win at -115 with PointsBet (55% probability)
• Over/Under: Under 6 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)

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

Rangers vs. Lightning Probabilities

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

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rangers vs. Lightning on Friday December 31, 2021.

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Rangers vs. Lightning 2021 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Rangers?

• Date: Friday December 31, 2021
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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