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New Jersey Devils Favored Against New York Rangers in Crucial Playoff Battle at Prudential Center

The New York Rangers will be facing the New Jersey Devils in a crucial game where New York will be looking to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers are coming off a recent win against Minnesota, while the Devils also secured a victory in their last game. New York has a favorable record against New Jersey in their last 10 meetings, although the Devils currently lead the season series. New Jersey is the favored team in this matchup with a betting line of -119. The game is set to take place at Prudential Center at 12:30 PM ET on Saturday afternoon. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Rangers vs. Devils prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +103 | Devils -119
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-260) | Devils -1.5 (+210)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 54%.

New York vs New Jersey Stats

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers have bounced back from their recent two-game losing streak with wins over San Jose and Minnesota. They currently sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings, just two points behind Montreal. In order to keep their playoff hopes alive, they will need to secure a win against the Devils.

The Rangers have been scoring an average of 3.04 goals per game, with Artemi Panarin leading the team with 82 points from 34 goals and 48 assists. Defensively, they have been giving up an average of 3.01 goals per game, which ranks 17th in the league. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has a 2.86 GAA and a .905 save percentage.

In terms of power rankings, New York is currently ranked 25th overall, with the offense scoring an average of 3.03 goals per game and the defense allowing an average of 3.00 goals against. The team's current record for the season is 36-32-7.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils bounced back from a loss to Winnipeg with a sweep of Minnesota in their recent home-and-home series. Currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, they are five points behind Florida and will look to close the gap with a win on Saturday. New Jersey averages 2.96 goals per game and recently scored three goals on 28 shots in their last game. Jesper Bratt leads the team with 86 points, followed by Jack Hughes with 70 points and Nico Hischier with 63 points. The Devils are giving up an average of 2.62 goals per game, which is sixth in the league. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has a record of 25-14-6 with a 2.48 GAA and .901 save percentage. Cody Glass is questionable for the upcoming game. The Devils have a power ranking of 11 and rank 16th in offense and fourth in defense, with an overall record of 40-29-7. New York has recently had a 2-0-1 record in their last three matchups against New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils on Winning Streak, Favored Against New York Rangers

The New Jersey Devils have been on a successful streak, winning three of their last four games, showcasing strong offensive capabilities with eight goals scored in their last two games. They have also excelled on special teams, converting over 28 percent of their power play opportunities. On the other hand, the New York Rangers have faced challenges on the road, losing three of their last four away games and struggling defensively by allowing nine goals in their recent road games. Despite the Rangers' offensive performance against weaker teams, they have only scored eight goals in their previous four road games and have a lower success rate on their power play opportunities at 17 percent. The Devils, ranking fourth in the league in penalty kills and conceding only eight goals in their last three games, are likely to maintain a strong defensive presence against the Rangers. Based on these factors, betting on the New Jersey Devils to win is advised.

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