Lightning vs Rangers NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 1

In NHL action on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Lightning play the New York Rangers.

Get the latest NHL odds ahead of this game on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Lightning vs Rangers Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (0-0-0) vs. New York Rangers (0-1)
• Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: ESPN+

Lightning vs Rangers Odds

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Lightning vs Rangers Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Lightning win (54.4%)

Lightning vs Rangers Puck Line

• The Lightning are favored by 1.5 goals. The Lightning are +164 to cover the spread, with the Rangers being -205.

Lightning vs Rangers Over/Under

• The over/under for Lightning-Rangers on Oct. 1 is 5.5. The over is -128, and the under is +104.

Lightning vs Rangers Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Lightning vs. Rangers reveal Tampa Bay as the favorite (-146) and New York as the underdog (+122) despite being the home team.

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