New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

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The New York Rangers (16-16-1) travel to meet the New Jersey Devils (22-11-3) Monday at Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Devils lead 1-0; New Jersey won 5-1 as a moderate favorite (-121) as the Under (6.5) cashed at MSG in the first meeting Dec. 2

The Rangers lost 3-1 against the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday afternoon behind G Igor Shesterkin. New York has won twice in the past 9 games, while the Under has cashed in 4 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 outings.

The Devils blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 last time out on Saturday behind G Jacob Markstrom. New Jersey goaltenders have allowed 16 goals in the past 9 games, or 1.8 goals per game (GPG). The Under has cashed in each of those 9 contests since Dec. 2.

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Rangers at Devils odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 8:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Devils -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-160) | Devils -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Rangers at Devils projected goalies

Jonathan Quick (5-3-0, 2.47 GAA, .915% SV, 2 SO) vs. Jacob Markstrom (17-6-2, 2.20 GAA, .911 SV%, 2 SO)

Shesterkin allowed 2 goals on 30 shots against the Hurricanes Saturday afternoon, so Quick will get the start in the second end of the back-to-back. The veteran Quick has allowed 18 goals in his past 4 starts since Nov. 23.

Markstrom was rarely tested Saturday against the Penguins, turning aside all 12 of the shots he faced. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in all 7 of his appearances in December, going 6-0-1 with a 1.14 GAA and .942 SV% with the shutout.

Rangers at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Rangers 2

Moneyline

The Devils (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too expensive straight up.

New Jersey has been on fire lately, going 6-2-1 in the past 9 outings. The 2 regulation losses were with backup tendy Jake Allen in the crease.

The Rangers (+155) have struggled to score goals lately, which is bad news against a red-hot goalie like Markstrom.

PASS.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The DEVILS -1.5 (+135) are worth a look, as New Jersey is 4-1 in the past 5 games, with wins by 2 or more goals in each of those victories.

The last time they faced the Rangers +1.5 (-160) on Dec. 2, New Jersey won 5-1 to cover as a favorite on the puck line, too.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-120) is a slam-dunk play in this matinee game in Jersey.

New Jersey has hit the Under in 9 straight games, allowing just 16 goals in the span.

For New York, the Rangers have cashed low in 4 straight games, while going 6-1 in the previous 7 outings, while the total has gone low in 9 of the past 12 contests in December, including that previous meeting with the Blueshirts.

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