New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/12

The NHL regular season is in full swing as the New York Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. This game is set for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Benchmark International Arena. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

The Rangers, led by head coach Mike Sullivan, hold a record of 8-7-2. They sit 11th in the conference and 6th in their division. On the other side, the Lightning, coached by Jon Cooper, have a record of 8-5-2. They rank 7th in the conference and 4th in their division.

Rangers vs Lightning Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena
• Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
• Betting Odds: Rangers +128, Lightning -151

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 6-3 victory against the Nashville Predators with Alexis Lafrenière contributing one goal and two assists. However, they faced a tough 0-5 loss to the New York Islanders, where they couldn’t find the back of the net despite 33 shots on goal.

Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad are key players for the Rangers. Panarin scored two goals in the recent win over the Predators, while Zibanejad added two assists in the 4-1 victory against the Detroit Red Wings. Both players will be crucial as the Rangers continue their season.

In goal, Jonathan Quick has been solid when called upon. He made 32 saves against the Red Wings, allowing only one goal. His performance will be important as the Rangers aim to improve their position in the league standings.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been doing well in recent games. They won against the Washington Capitals with a close score of 3-2. Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and an assist in that game.

In an away game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Lightning won with a score of 6-3. Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel led the team, both scoring two goals. The Lightning’s power play was effective, adding a goal to their total.

Andrei Vasilevskiy has been a key player for Tampa Bay. He made 29 saves in the game against the Capitals. With five wins this season, he continues to be a strong presence in the net for the Lightning.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored over the New York Rangers with a moneyline of -151. Based on the stats, the Lightning have a slight edge in goals and assists. The projected score is Tampa Bay 3, New York 2. Given these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Lightning to win straight up.

The current total line is set at 6.0, with the under at -115. Both teams have strong goaltending, with the Lightning ranked 3rd in goals against. The projected total score is 5, suggesting a low-scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under.