In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Devils betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Wednesday, April 3rd at Madison Square Garden. We will take a look at:
-The New Jersey Devils recent form and recent player performance
-The New York Rangers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Devils and Rangers.
Rangers Coming off Disappointing Loss
The Rangers in the last game faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and they were defeated 5-2. Kaapo Kakko scored one of the goals for the Rangers. Overall this season, the Rangers are averaging 3.41 goals while their defense is giving up 2.77 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league, while the defense is ranked 7th in the league. Artemi Panarin has scored 44 goals and added 64 assists so far this season.
Devils on Tired Legs
The Devils are going to be on tired legs after playing the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. On Friday, the Devils faced off against the Buffalo Sabres and they were defeated 5-2. The Devils on the season are averaging 3.28 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.39 goals per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league, while the defense is ranked 27th. Jesper Bratt has been the top player for the Devils, scoring 24 goals and adding another 49 assists. The Devils will face the Senators, Predators, and Maple Leafs after this game.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last seven games.
- The Rangers have won the third period in six of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 games.
New Jersey Devils Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Devils’ last seven games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Devils’ last seven games.
- The underdogs have won the third period in each of the Devils’ last seven games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 14 night games.
Devils vs Rangers Betting Prediction
The Rangers are coming off a disappointing loss, and they are going to find success here. The Rangers are giving up only 2.77 goals per game, and they are going to step u again here. The Devils are going to be on tired legs, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Rangers are going to score at least four goals and that will be enough to get the job done.