Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/29

bangthebook nhl game preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The game is set to start at 2:00 PM and will be broadcast on NHLN. This is part of the NHL Regular Season.

The Lightning have a record of 15-7-2, while the Rangers hold a 13-11-2 record. Tampa Bay ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference, and the Rangers are ranked 10th. The Lightning lead the Eastern Atlantic Division, and the Rangers are 7th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Lightning vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: New York Rangers MoneyLine -114, Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine -104

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on a strong winning streak recently. They won their last five games, including a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Andrei Vasilevskiy has been solid in goal, with 33 saves in that game.

Nikita Kucherov has been a key player for the Lightning. He has 29 points this season, with 11 goals and 18 assists. Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel have also been contributing with goals and assists.

In their recent games, the Lightning have shown strong defense. They have blocked many shots and have been effective on the penalty kill. Andrei Vasilevskiy is ranked fourth in goals against with 61 this season.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have been strong in recent games. They won their last three games against the Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, and St. Louis Blues. The Rangers scored a total of 13 goals in these victories, showing their ability to find the back of the net.

Key players like Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad are leading the charge. Panarin contributed significantly against the Bruins with one goal and three assists. Zibanejad also made an impact, scoring two goals in the same game.

Igor Shesterkin has been solid in goal for the Rangers. He made 19 saves against the Bruins and 36 against the Hurricanes. His consistent performance is crucial for the team’s success moving forward.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Rangers are favored to win with a moneyline of -114. The Tampa Bay Lightning have a moneyline of -104. Both teams have close stats, but the Rangers have a slight edge in goals and assists. The projected score is Rangers 4, Lightning 3. Based on these factors, the pick is the New York Rangers to win the game.

The over/under line for this game is set at 6.5. The projected score of 4-3 in favor of the Rangers suggests a total of 7 goals. Given the offensive stats and the projected score, the recommendation is to take the over 6.5 at -105.