Rangers vs Lightning Game 6 Odds, Picks, & Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning are one win away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive season. They host the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11th at 8:00 PM EST. Tampa Bay is listed as -182 home favorites in the Game Six Rangers vs Lightning odds. The total is set at 5.5 for a matchup that will be broadcast nationally by ESPN and CBC.

The Lightning are listed on the puckline at +150 odds, while the Rangers are -182 in the NHL odds to keep the game within two goals.

Tampa Bay has taken a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final following a victory over New York on Thursday. Ondrej Palat scored the game-winning goal late in third period. Tampa Bay's defense has allowed just four goals in past three games after surrendering nine in first two.

Brayden Point is injured and is listed as "questionable" for Game 6. Tampa Bay has won three straight games without him. Ryan Strome returned to the Rangers' line-up after missing the previous game with a lower-body injury.

The New York vs Tampa Bay betting trends point towards the Rangers forcing a Game 7. The Bolts have won five of the past seven meetings at Amalie Arena. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin are playing a key role in the goalie showdown.

Tampa Bay has been the better team in the series and holds a huge edge in Game 6 with home-ice advantage. The Bolts have only lost once at home in these playoffs and outscored the Rangers 7-3 in two previous games played at Amalie Arena.