New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 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.