In this article we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers betting prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 11th at Madison Square Garden in New York. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Devils recent form and recent player performance
- The Rangers recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York
- Recent betting trends in games played between New Jersey and New York
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between New Jersey and New York
Devils Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 31-29-4 this season after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New Jersey tied the game at one heading into the third period, but they allowed three goals in the final period for the loss. The Devils were out shot by a total of 26-25 and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. New Jersey defeated the Blues by a score of 4-1 in the game prior to Carolina, but lost to Florida, LA, and Anaheim before that. The Devils are scoring 3.30 goals per game and they are allowing 3.48 goals against per game, while going 22.4% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 22 goals, 42 assists, and 199 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jake Allen, who is making his first appearance with New Jersey.
Rangers Preview
The New York Rangers are 41-18-4 this year after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 4-0 in their last game. New York scored twice in the first period and twice in the third for the shutout win. The Rangers out shot St. Louis by a total of 39-26 and went 3-6 on the power play in the game. New York lost to Florida by a score of 4-2 and Toronto by a score of 4-3 in the two games prior to St. Louis. The Rangers are scoring 3.32 goals per game and they are allowing 2.68 goals against per game, while going 25.9% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 35 goals, 52 assists, and 231 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New York is Igor Shesterkin, who is 27-13-2 this year with a 2.60 goals against average and a .912 save percentage.
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New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games following a home win.
- The Rangers have won the second period in each of their last five games at Madison Square Garden following a home win.
New Jersey Devils Team Facts
- The Devils have won each of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games following a home loss.
- The Devils have lost the second period in seven of their last eight night games at Madison Square Garden following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games following a loss.
Devils vs Rangers Betting Prediction
The Devils come into this game really struggling and they have lost seven of their last ten games, while New York has been one of the better teams in the NHL and is leading the Metro Division. The Devils continue to have defensive issues, but we will see if the changes at the goalie position will help or not. New York is great on both ends of the ice and their special teams are also very good. The Devils are 16-12-2 on the road, while New York is 22-8-0 at home. I have to fade the Devils with how they have looked recently, so give me the Rangers -1.5 here.