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New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Rangers on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET from Benchmark International Arena. Tampa Bay (8-5-2) has climbed to seventh in the Eastern Conference, while New York (8-7-2) sits in 11th.
The Lightning have won seven of their past eight games, heating up behind Brandon Hagel and Nikita Kucherov. The Rangers, meanwhile, continue their strange split between home and road form — 1-6-1 at home but 7-1-1 on the road.
Vincent Trocheck returned Monday from a 14-game absence and provided a spark with two assists in a 6-3 win over Nashville. That performance helped New York finally grab its first home victory of the season.
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Line Movement and Odds
Oddsmakers opened Tampa Bay around -145 on the moneyline with New York near +125, and the total at 6.0 goals. Current consensus shows the Lightning holding steady around -151, while the Rangers sit near +128.
The total remains 6.0, but sharper money has leaned slightly toward the Over, while public action favors Tampa Bay. You can compare movement and puck-line pricing anytime through our NHL previews and odds updates
Matchup Breakdown
Tampa Bay Lightning Outlook:
Jon Cooper’s club plays with balance again. They’ve allowed only 40 goals this season, ranking top-five in goals against. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy anchors one of the most disciplined defenses in hockey. Kucherov, Hagel, and Jake Guentzel drive the offense, combining for 43 total points.
New York Rangers Outlook:
The Rangers’ physical edge keeps them competitive. They rank third in hits and 11th in total shots, showing they can grind opponents down. Artemi Panarin leads with 12 points, while Mika Zibanejad adds nine. If their top line can stay productive on the power play, New York can challenge any defense.
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Injuries and Conditions
New York Rangers Injury Report:
- Matt Rempe (C) – Out (Upper Body)
See all updates on the New York Rangers team page
Tampa Bay Lightning Injury Report:
- Anthony Cirelli (C) – Questionable (Upper Body)
- Maxwell Crozier (D) – Questionable (Undisclosed)
- Dominic James (C) – Out (Undisclosed)
- Ryan McDonagh (D) – Out (Undisclosed)
- Nick Paul (LW) – Out (Upper Body)
See the full list on the Tampa Bay Lightning team page
Game will be indoors at Benchmark International Arena, so weather will not be a factor.
Best Bets and Prediction
Tampa Bay’s power play remains top-10, while New York’s penalty kill ranks in the middle of the pack. Expect the Lightning to push early and use their speed to force chances down low.
Projected Score: Lightning 4, Rangers 3
Best Bet: Lightning Moneyline (-151)
Secondary Lean: Over 6.0 Goals
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