The oddsmakers are predicting a close game between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning when they clash on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, with the Rangers at -113 on the moneyline, and the Lightning at -107.
Here is our preview for this tilt, and find all of our expert NHL predictions, too!
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Rangers to win vs Lightning -113
Rangers vs. Lightning Game Info & Betting Lines
- Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSSUN, and MSG
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
- Favorite: Rangers (-113)
- Underdog: Lightning (-107)
- Over/under: 6
Rangers vs. Lightning Quick Facts
- New York’s games this season have gone over 6 goals 37 of 65 times.
- Tampa Bay has combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 45 of 65 games this season.
- Thursday’s over/under is 0.7 lower than the two teams’ combined average of 6.7 goals per game.
- The 6.0 goals per game that these two clubs concede combined are 0.0 less than the 6-goal over/under set for this match.
Rangers vs. Lightning Season Stat Insights
- The Rangers offense’s 213 total goals (3.3 per game) rank 11th in the NHL.
- On defense, the Rangers have been one of the best units in league competition, allowing 170 goals to rank fourth.
- The team has the league’s fifth-best goal differential at +43 this season.
- The Lightning’s 221 total goals (3.4 per game) are the seventh-most in the NHL.
- The Lightning have conceded 3.4 goals per game, 219 total, which ranks 24th among league teams.
- They have a +2 goal differential, which ranks 15th in the league.
Rangers vs. Lightning Moneyline Insights
- Through 51 games as the moneyline favorite this season, New York has won 35 of those matchups.
- The Rangers have been victorious in 34 of the 50 games they have played with moneyline odds lower than -113.
- New York has a 53.1% chance of winning this game, based on the moneyline odds.
- In 26 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Tampa Bay has secured the upset 10 times.
- Tampa Bay is 10-15 when it is underdogs of -107 or longer on the moneyline.
- The win probability for the Lightning, implied from the moneyline, is 51.7%.
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Rangers vs. Lightning Leaders
Rangers Leaders
- One of New York’s top offensive options this season is Artemi Panarin, who has recorded 86 points in 65 games.
- Vincent Trocheck has 24 goals and 38 assists for New York to compile 62 total points (one per game).
- Through 65 games, Chris Kreider has proven himself as a scoring option for New York. He has 60 points (32 goals and 28 assists).
- As New York’s top goalie, Igor Shesterkin has recorded 28 wins and 13 losses this season while allowing 108 goals with 1151 saves.
Lightning Leaders
- Nikita Kucherov’s 107 points make him a vital offensive option for Tampa Bay. He has 38 goals and 69 assists in 64 games.
- Brayden Point has racked up 67 points this season, with 33 goals and 34 assists.
- Victor Hedman is a key contributor on offense for Tampa Bay with 12 goals and 52 assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy is 22-16-1 on the season, giving up 113 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 975 saves with an .896 save percentage (49th in the league).
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