Lightning vs. Rangers Game 1 Prediction
The Eastern Conference Finals begin on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden where the Rangers will host the defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning at 8:00 p.m. ET. Will the layoff hurt the Lightning or will the defending champs post yet another victory tonight?
Game Snapshot
031 Tampa Bay Lightning (-130) at 032 New York Rangers (+110); o/u 5.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Tampa Bay Lightning DFS Spin
Brayden Point (lower body) didn’t skate again on Friday, but he is making some progress according to coach Jon Cooper. Cooper said that Point is closer to returning than he was during the second round of the postseason, but it is still unclear when he will be available to play. Point hasn’t been on the ice yet since the injury.
New York Rangers DFS Spin
Artemi Panarin registered an assist in a 6-2 win against Carolina in Game 7 on Monday. Panarin extended his point streak to three games. He has four goals and 11 points in 14 playoff contests this year.
Lightning vs. Rangers Game 1 Betting Prediction
The Lightning have won six straight games, are 4-1 in their last five road games and are 22-8 in their last 30 playoff games as a favorite. The Bolts have also won 37 of their last 52 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous contest, are 123-56 in their last 179 Eastern Conference games and are 42-20 in their last 62 games playing on three or more days of rest. As a betting favorite, the Lightning are also 49-21 in their last 70 games as a favorite.
NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BETTING PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING -130
