New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Score Prediction
The New York Rangers (37-16-3) go in search of their ninth consecutive win on Thursday as they visit the New Jersey Devils (28-23-4) in one of 11 games on the NHL schedule today. It’s the first meeting between the two early-season NHL picks to win the Metropolitan Division since New York beat New Jersey 5-3 on November 18. New York is first in the division, while the Devils are fourth, four points back of the Detroit Red Wings for the second wildcard playoff spot.
Rangers vs Devils Picks
- Pick: Over 6.5 (-110)
Igor Shesterkin (2.79 GAA, .904 save percentage) is projected to start in goal for the Rangers and Nico Daws (3.18 GAA, .903 save percentage) is the likely starting goaltender for the Devils. Let’s take a look at the Rangers vs Devils score prediction.
NY Rangers vs NJ Devils Odds
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Information
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils
Location of the game: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
Date & Time: Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Last Game Records
New York
New York has won six of its last 10 NHL scores against the Devils, but are just 1-2 in their last three games against their Metropolitan Division rival. The New York Rangers score has been a loss in their last three road games against New Jersey. They’re on an eight-game winning streak and most recently beat the Dallas Stars 3-1.
New Jersey
The Devils have won three consecutive home NHL matchups against the Rangers, but are 4-4-2 in their last 10 against New York. They’re 4-5-1 in their last 10 games this season and coming off of a 6-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
Rangers Riding Eight-Game Winning Streak
The New York Rangers have found ways to win during their eight-game winning streak. They’ve won low-scoring, tight-checking games and high-scoring shootouts alike and have even come from behind to record impressive wins. This was the case in their Stadium Series game against the New York Islanders when they scored two goals with the empty net man advantage and won 6-5 in overtime. New York is now T11th in NHL stats for goals (3.34) and eighth in goals allowed (2.77).
Prior to the Rangers vs Devils score prediction, New York is 17-9-3 on the road and 8-4-0 against Metropolitan Division opponents. Artemi Panarin leads the team in NHL player stats with 75 points (32 goals, 43 assists) and Chris Kreider is second with 53 points (28 goals, 25 assists).
Panarin, however, is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and is considered a game-time decision at best for tonight’s game. Filip Chytil, Jimmy Vesey, and Blake Wheeler are also on the NHL injury report for the Rangers.
Devils Struggling to Stay in Playoff Race
The New Jersey Devils are no longer among the hottest NHL picks today to contend for the Stanley Cup and, even with Jack Hughes returning to the lineup, they’ve struggled to stay afloat in the playoff race. Hughes, second in scoring with 50 points (17 goals, 33 assists) in 39 games, has just five points in seven games since returning from injury. Jesper Bratt is one of best New Jersey Devils picks to find the scoresheet as he leads the team with 58 points (20 goals, 38 assists).
The Devils are 10th in goals (3.36), 26th in goals allowed (3.45), and seventh in PIM (8.0), which could be an issue for the Rangers vs Devils score prediction as New York has the fifth-best power-play in the league. Vitek Vanecek, Dougie Hamilton, and John Marino are all out of the lineup for New Jersey.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Odds Breakdown
The Rangers are slight -110 betting underdogs in the Rangers vs Devils score prediction with NHL odds of +1.5 (-260) for the puck line. The Devils are -110 moneyline favorites with -1.5 (+220) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.5 (-110) according to BetUS.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Pick and Prediction
- Final Score Prediction: New Jersey 4-3
- Pick: Over 6.5 (-110)
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