Rangers vs. Lightning Predictions and Odds - Mar 19, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning and NY Rangers meet in the NHL at Amalie Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 8:00PM EDT.

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

Who will win Rangers vs. Lightning?

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 62% chance of defeating the Rangers.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -200. That means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +185, where you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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 61% 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 Rangers vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 at -145 with DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers at +185 with DraftKings Sportsbook (3.3% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at -115 with BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rangers moneyline is the best option because of the 3.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Rangers vs. Lightning Probabilities

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

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

Rangers vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 33.8% 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: 6.5% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 5.5% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 5.2% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 3.8% probability
• Ryan Strome: 3.7% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 7.1% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.6% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.6% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.1% probability
• Ross Colton: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 31.6% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 29.9% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 28.6% probability
• Ryan Strome: 20.8% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 19.4% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 33.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 33.4% probability
• Brayden Point: 32.5% probability
• Ross Colton: 21.7% probability
• Alex Killorn: 21.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Rangers vs. Lightning on Saturday March 19, 2022.

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Rangers vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Rangers?

• Date: Saturday March 19, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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