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Will Rangers take the series lead over Panthers? Our betting analysis and odds for Game 3

albert bainbridge iv, northjersey.com
·2 min read

In the series opener of the Eastern Conference Final, the Rangers were embarrassed.

The Blueshirts were shut out for only the second time this season in a 3-0 loss in Game 1 at the hands of the Florida Panthers.

Game 2 was a different story.

May 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21) deflects the puck during the third period in game two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21) deflects the puck during the third period in game two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Rangers defeated the Panthers, 2-1, in overtime Friday night at Madison Square Garden to even the series at one a piece.

With the Eastern Conference Final now shifting to the Sunshine State, can the Rangers steal a game at Amerant Bank Arena or will Florida regain the advantage on home ice?

Here's what the oddsmakers in New Jersey have the lines set for the rest of this series and Game 3 itself on Sunday afternoon:

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NY Rangers vs. Florida Panthers: Who's favored to win the Eastern Conference Final?

May 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) and left wing Will Cuylle (50) celebrate an goal by center Barclay Goodrow (21) against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during overtime in game two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Following Friday night's dramatic OT win, the Rangers still find themselves as underdogs in this series.

The Blueshirts are currently +130 (Bet $100 to win $130) via Bet MGM and ESPN Bet to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

Meanwhile, the Panthers are -145 (Bet $145 to win $100) to move on to their second straight Stanley Cup Final appearance.

NY Rangers vs. Florida Panthers: What are the updated odds for Game 3?

With the Panthers now owning home ice, they're a sizable favorite to win on Sunday afternoon.

For Game 3, Florida's -155 (Bet $155 to win $100) on the moneyline to take a series lead this weekend.

This means the Rangers are now the biggest underdogs they've been so far in the third round, with the opening odds having them at +135 (Bet $100 to win $135) via the moneyline on Caesars Sportsbook to win their first road game of this matchup.

May 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) shoot the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) defends during the third period in game two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) shoot the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) defends during the third period in game two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Here are the best prices and odds for Rangers vs. Panthers puck line, total and moneyline for Game 3:

Puck line: Rangers +1.5 (-200), Panthers -1.5 (+176)

Total: Over 5.5 goals (+110), Under 5.5 goals (-125)

Moneyline: Rangers +135 (Bet $100 to win $135), Panthers -155 (Bet $155 to win $100)

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NY Rangers vs Florida Panthers odds to win Game 3 Eastern Conference Final