Tampa Bay Lightning Battle vs New York Rangers Highlights NHL Odds Menu

NHL betting odds interest swings to the Tampa Bay Lightning at New York battle on Friday at Madison Square Garden as the Rangers try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.9-2.8 win for the Rangers on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

New York will face the 51-22-4 Lightning. In totals betting, the Rangers are 42-32-3 in over under betting so far this season while the Tampa Bay Lightning are 47-28-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New York Rangers rated this week at No. 24 and the Tampa Bay Lightning sitting at No. 7.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits New York's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 2.9 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.87 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 21.83% while the Lightning defense kills off 75.79% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Tampa Bay was a 4-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Bruins. They lost as +109 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made winners of PUSH bettors.

New York was a 3-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Capitals. They lost as +197 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

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