The New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils meet Saturday in NHL action from the Prudential Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils prediction.
New York Rangers Recap
The New York Rangers come into this game looking to add on to their 6-2 win over Toronto last time out to sit at 24-29-8 this season. After this game, the Rangers will head on the road for a game against the Flyers.
Rangers Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Mika Zibanejad leads the Rangers with 56 points coming on 25 goals and 31 assists while Vincent Trocheck has 39 points with 12 goals and 27 assists and J.T. Miller has 38 points with 14 goals and 24 assists. Alexis Lafreniere has 37 points with 14 goals and 23 assists and Adam Fox has 29 points with 25 assists. Will Cuylle also has 31 points with 15 goals and 16 assists. Igor Shesterkin has gone 19-12-6 with a 2.50 GAA and a .912 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 4-14-2 with a 3.10 GAA and an .890 save percentage in goal for the Rangers so far this season. Spencer Martin is also 1-3 with a 4.13 GAA and an .864 save percentage.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have won four of their last six games as an away underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 16 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as an underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in four of the Rangers’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Rangers as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Adam Fox has recorded 27 career assists against the Devils – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to add on to their 4-3 shootout win over the Maple Leafs last time out to sit at 31-29-2 this season. After this game, the Devils will take on the Detroit Red Wings at home.
Devils Win 3 In A Row
Nico Hischier has 45 points with a team-high 20 goals and 25 assists while Jesper Bratt has 45 points with 13 goals and 32 assists. Jack Hughes has 12 goals and 29 assists for his 41 points and Dawson Mercer has 14 goals and 18 assists for his 32 points. Timo Meier has 31 points with 17 goals and 14 assists while Luke Hughes has 28 points with 23 assists and Arseny Gritsyuk has 26 points with 11 goals and 15 assists. Jake Allen has gone 12-15-1 with a 2.64 GAA and a .907 save percentage while Jacob Markstrom has gone 18-14-1 with a 3.05 GAA and an .888 save percentage this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last six games following a win.
- The Devils have won each of their last six Saturday day games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four day games following a home win.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Rangers.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last five appearances with the Devils as favorites against the Rangers.
- Jack Hughes has recorded an assist in eight of his last nine appearances against the Rangers.
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least three shots in each of his last nine appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last six games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six day games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction
I’m on the Devils here. I want to take a shot on the Rangers, but one win over a reeling Toronto team doesn’t change the fact that the Rangers have openly admitted to their plans to rebuild here. The Devils aren’t world-beaters, but they’re good enough to pick up the win on home ice where they have been better for much of the season. Give me the Devils.