In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 5th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 36-32-7 this year after they defeated Minnesota in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. New York scored three goals in the second period to take a 4-3 lead, but they allowed Minnesota to tie the game in the third, before winning in overtime. The Rangers out shot Minnesota by a total of 39-24, won 66.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Kreider, Panarin, Trocheck, Miller, and Schneider, while Shesterkin stopped 20 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that overtime win, the Rangers defeated the Sharks by a score of 6-1, but did lose to the Ducks by a score of 5-4 before that. New York has won three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 79 points. New York has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 3.01 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 34 goals, 48 assists, and 220 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added nine goals, 47 assists, and 115 shots on goal. Jonathan Quick is 10-6-2 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this season.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 40-29-7 this season after they defeated Minnesota in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New Jersey led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with about two minutes left in regulation, before winning in the shootout. The Devils were out shot by a total of 30-28, won 47.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Hischier and Hughes, while Markstrom stopped 28 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Devils defeated Minnesota again by a score of 5-2, but did lose to the Jets by a score of 4-0 before that. New Jersey has won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 87 points. New Jersey has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 2.62 goals against per game, while also going 27.8% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 20 goals, 66 assists, and 165 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 34 goals, 29 assists, and 183 shots on goal. Jacob Markstrom is 25-14-6 with a 2.48 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Why the Devils will beat the Rangers
- The Rangers have lost each of their last five day games following a win.
- The Devils have won each of their last four games at Prudential Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five day games following a win.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in six of their last seven day games at Prudential Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Devils have won the third period in seven of their last eight games at Prudential Center against opponents on a winning streak.
Why the Rangers will beat the Devils
- The Devils have lost each of their last five games as home favorites following an overtime win.
- The underdogs have won four of the Devils’ last five games at Prudential Center.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last seven day games after coming off a shootout.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last seven day games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last seven day games at Prudential Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 19 of the Devils’ last 20 day games against opponents on a winning streak.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Devils’ last 11 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of the Devils’ last five games as favorites against the Rangers.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with the Devils as favorites.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances in day games.
- Adam Fox has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
Devils vs Rangers Prediction
New Jersey comes into this matchup pretty firmly locked into the third spot in the Metro standings, while New York is battling in the wild card race. The Rangers are 18-15-4 on the road this year, while the Devils are 18-13-5 at home. Both teams have won two games in a row, but New Jersey has been the better defensive team and they have one of the best power plays in the league. I don’t love the idea of Quick starting in net for New York and since he is the projected starter, I am going to side with the Devils here.