NY Rangers vs Panthers: Updated odds Game 3 Eastern Conference Final

Rangers bounce back with OT win to even series with Panthers. Can they steal a game on Florida's home ice? Oddsmakers weigh in.

In the first game of the Eastern Conference Final, the Rangers suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Panthers, being shutout for only the second time this season in a 3-0 loss. However, Game 2 told a different tale as the Rangers emerged victorious with a 2-1 overtime win at Madison Square Garden, leveling the series at one apiece.

As the series now moves to Florida, the question arises: can the Rangers secure a win at Amerant Bank Arena or will the Panthers regain the upper hand on their home ice? The oddsmakers in New Jersey have set the lines for the remainder of the series and Game 3 on Sunday afternoon in South Beach.

Despite their thrilling OT victory in Game 2, the Rangers are still considered underdogs in this series. They are currently listed at +130 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, while the Panthers are favored at -145 to make their second consecutive appearance in the final.

Looking ahead to Game 3, with the Panthers now enjoying home ice advantage, they are heavily favored to come out on top. Florida is listed at -155 on the moneyline to take the series lead this weekend. This makes the Rangers the biggest underdogs they've been in the third round so far, with opening odds of +135 to secure their first road win of the matchup.

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