New York Rangers (37-16-3) vs. New Jersey Devils (28-23-4)
February 22, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Jersey Devils -111 / New York Rangers -111; Over/Under: +6.5
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The New York Rangers are riding an 8-game winning streak. The New Jersey Devils look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils prediction.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers recently beat the Canadiens, Islanders and Stars. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.34 goals per game and are scoring on 26 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 32 goals, Adam Fox has 37 assists, and Chris Kreider has 176 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.77 goals per game and are killing 82.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 99 goals on 1,032 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 46 goals on 555 shots.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils recently beat the Flyers while losing to the Kings and Capitals. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.36 goals per game and are scoring on 22.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli leads New Jersey with 24 goals, Jesper Bratt has 38 assists and Jack Hughes has 180 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.45 goals per game and are killing 78.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Vitek Vanecek has allowed 95 goals on 862 shots faced, while Akira Schmid has given up 41 goals on 383 shots.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils prediction
The New Jersey Devils are getting some love from oddsmakers because they’re at home, but I’m not buying it. The New York Rangers are one of the hottest rams in the league with 8 straight wins and their defense has been ridiculous during this stretch. The Rangers have also been road warriors all season, where they’re 17-9-3 on the year. The Devils’ offense has been hit or miss these last couple of weeks, and it’s hard seeing things flip against this hot Rangers side. I’ll gladly lay the cheap price with the hot hand in the Rangers.
