Lightning vs Rangers Prediction and NHL Tips - 31 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 30, 2023, 5:31PM | Published: Dec 30, 2023, 1:17PM
The Tampa Bay Lightning will play the NY Rangers in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lightning vs Rangers game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Lightning vs Rangers
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Tampa Bay-NY Rangers NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Lightning and the Rangers an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
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Lightning vs Rangers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Amalie Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lightning $1.92, Rangers $2.04
- Line: Lightning -1.5 ($3.38), Rangers +1.5 ($1.40)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.12, Under $1.79
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lightning at $1.92 and the Rangers at $2.04.
The Lightning are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Rangers, with odds of $3.38 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.40.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.12 and odds for the Under at $1.79.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Lightning vs Rangers game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Lightning vs Rangers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Rangers at $2.04 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Line: Lightning -1.5 at $3.38 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.79 with Betfair (56% probability)
Today's Lightning vs Rangers predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Although the Rangers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
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Lightning vs Rangers: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Tampa Bay vs NY Rangers on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live scores.
Lightning vs Rangers: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs Rangers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Lightning vs Rangers.
Point has an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star has a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 8.4% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 7.8% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 5.9% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 5.2% probability
- Nick Paul: 4.1% probability
Rangers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Chris Kreider: 6.9% probability
- Mika Zibanejad: 6.3% probability
- Artemi Panarin: 6.2% probability
- Vincent Trocheck: 4.3% probability
- Alexis Lafreniere: 4.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 38.4% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 38.0% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 30.7% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 26.8% probability
- Nick Paul: 23.2% probability
Rangers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Chris Kreider: 34.0% probability
- Mika Zibanejad: 33.3% probability
- Artemi Panarin: 31.9% probability
- Vincent Trocheck: 24.1% probability
- Alexis Lafreniere: 22.6% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs NY Rangers match-up at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Rangers: Preview
The game between the Lightning and Rangers at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs NY Rangers
- Date: Sunday 31 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amalie Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Tampa Bay vs NY Rangers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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