Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

A new week in the NHL kicks off with a strong five-game slate, including a battle between Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers.

These Eastern Conference teams have met just once this season, where Tampa Bay blew out New York by a score of 6-2 on home ice.

New York will be looking for payback in a situation where they desperately need the points, as they are in a dogfight to earn a playoff spot.

Tampa Bay still has lots to play for as well, as they are gunning for the Atlantic Division crown to set themselves up with strong home ice advantages for the playoffs.

These are two very capable teams that should give us great entertainment and drama. To get you set for this important NHL game, we are here to provide you with our Lightning vs. Rangers predictions and the betting odds.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers betting picks and predictions 

Tampa Bay Lightning moneyline (-155)

After earning points in three-straight games (2-0-1), New York suffered a 4-0 blowout loss to the New Jersey Devils, a team they should absolutely compete with.

This will light a fire under them, but I do not think it will be enough to overcome an elite opponent.

Their recent stretch of play does not present high levels of confidence, as they are just 3-5-1 in their last nine games, at a time they need to be winning games if they want a chance at the playoffs.

In comes a Tampa Bay team that has been great this season and are 4-1-1 in their last six games. However, a fire should be lit under this team as well, as they are on a two-game losing streak (0-1-1), and are in need of wins as they push to win the division.

This should be a game where this veteran-filled and highly talented roster should have no hesitations getting up and being prepared for a big matchup.

Tampa Bay is full of offensive firepower that just does not stop and their roster construction has them built as one of the deepest in the league.

If New York is struggling beating teams at or below their level, I don’t see them finding a way to win this one against one of the NHL’s best.

Over 5.5 (-115)

What makes this matchup so exciting is the pure talent throughout each lineup.

Both have one of the best goaltenders in the entire NHL, but it is the amount of offensive options that each team has that could take over this game.

Tampa Bay have consistent MVP-calibre forward Nikita Kucherov, as well as some of the top goal scorers in the NHL such as Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel.

Meanwhile, New York has their own group of forwards that light up each season, in Artemi Panarin and J.T. Miller.

This will be a hard-fought battle, but these players and their counterparts should drive a ton of offense in this game.

Tampa Bay is second in NHL scoring (3.5 per game) and New York is in the top half of the league in scoring (3.0 per game), so both are clearly competent in the department and should be able to go back and forth making this a fun one.

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers odds

TB Lightning	-155 ML
NY Rangers	+130 ML
Puck Line	TB Lightning -1.5 (+165)
Total	O/U 5.5

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Brayden Point (TB Lightning)	+140
Jake Guentzel (TB Lightning)	+150
Artemi Panarin (NY Rangers)	+170
Nikita Kucherov (TB Lightning)	+170
Vincent Trocheck (NY Rangers)	+220
J.T. Miller (NY Rangers)	+240

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.