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New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Game 7 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Game 7 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers meet the New Jersey Devils in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference playoff series Monday. Puck drop at Prudential Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Series: Tied 3-3

It has been a tale of two series for the Rangers, who looked unstoppable with two 5-1 wins to open the series before dropping the next 3 games by a combined score of 9-2. With their backs against the wall, they took care of business in Game 6 with a 5-2 win to force this pivotal affair. Rangers coach Gerard Gallant shuffled lines, putting RW Vladimir Tarasenko on the top line with C Mika Zibanejad and LW Chris Kreider, and the trio responded with 3 goals and 4 assists in Game 6.

New Jersey is just 4-for-21 (19%) on the power play in the series. The Devils pulled their goalie on a power play with 5 minutes left in the game, down 5-1, and converted to make it 5-2. However, they couldn’t get any closer in Game 6, but that move indicates anything can happen in Game 7. Could we see a goalie swap after Akira Schmid was replaced?

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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. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Devils -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-275) | Devils -1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

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Rangers at Devils projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (37-13-8, 2.48 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Vitek Vanecek (33-11-4, 2.45 GAA, .911 SV%, 3 SO – regular season)

Shesterkin heard the familiar celebratory chant of “I-gor” from the Madison Square Garden crowd after stopping 34 of 36 shots in Game 6. Despite being 3-3, he has been really good with a 1.79 GAA and .939 SV% in the series. He has stopped 89 of 94 shots fired at him in New Jersey in this series for a .947 SV%.

The Devils could stick with Schmid after replacing him in Game 6 for allowing 5 goals on 29 shots. However, I’m thinking they go back to Vanecek, who has a little more playoff experience. He would have the chance to redeem himself after allowing 9 goals on 52 shots in Games 1-2. He didn’t face a shot in Game 6.

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Rangers at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Devils 2

Moneyline

The road team, and the underdog, is 4-0 in the series and while it doesn’t feel that way, the Rangers are short ‘dogs in this one. The Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games and 8-3 in the last 11 in Jersey. The main factor is the sizeable advantage they have in net and on the power play. New Jersey would have to play a nearly perfect game to get it done.

I’m taking RANGERS (-105).

Puck line/Against the spread

Five of the 6 games have been decided by 2 goals or more. We’re forecasting a multiple-goal win, but this is Game 7. We had two Game 7s Sunday, and each ended with a single-goal margin. So to be on the safe side, head to the Win/Total section and take RANGERS TO WIN AND OVER 4.5 GOALS (+165).

Over/Under

The Over is 3-3 in the series, having cashed in Games 1, 2 and 6. The Rangers combined to score 2 goals in the 3 Under games. That’s not happening Monday night. The Over is 16-5-2 in the last 23 meetings in New Jersey and 23-9-1 in the last 33 meetings overall. It’ll be close, but I’ll LEAN OVER 5.5 (+115).

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New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Game 5 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils meet in a pivotal Game 5 in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Thursday. The series is tied 2-2. Puck drop from Prudential Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers opened the series with 5 goals in both Games 1 and 2 in Newark, but they had a power outage at home. New York managed just 1 goal each in Games 3 and 4.

The Devils flipped the script, after managing just 1 goal each in Games 1 and 2, both home losses. It managed 5 goals in a pair of road victories in Games 3 and 4.

The road team and the underdog is 4-0 in this series so far, with the Over going 2-0 in both games in Newark, while the Under cashed in each of the games in Manhattan.

The Rangers have won 4 of the last 5 games on the road, while going 5-2 in the last 7 conference quarterfinals games. The Devils have cashed in 5 of the last 7 at home, while going 5-1 in the last 6 games playing on 2 days of rest.

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Rangers at Devils odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Devils -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-275) | Devils -1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Rangers at Devils projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (37-13-8, 2.48 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Akira Schmid (9-5-2, 2.13 GAA, .922 SV%, 1 SO – regular season)

Shesterkin has been on fire in this series, and he probably deserved to win either Game 3 or 4. He allowed just 4 goals on 50 shots in the 2 games on home ice, but he received a total of just 2 goals of offensive support. He is 2-2-0 with a 1.44 GAA and .941 SV% in 4 games in this series.

Schmid was inserted into the lineup in Game 3 in place of Vitek Vanecek, and coach Lindy Ruff’s move paid off. Schmid is 2-0-0 with a 0.91 GAA and .966 SV% in his 2 starts so far.

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Rangers at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Devils 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (+100) are worth a look in Game 5 on the road. The visitors have won each of the 1st 4 meetings in this playoff series, so why stop now?

The Rangers are also 8-3 in the last 11 trips across the Hudson River to Newark, as they have really made themselves at home at Prudential Center. New York has won 5 of the last 7 games in the conference quarterfinals, too.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s just way too risky with very little reward. Even in a multi-team parlay, including the Rangers sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

PASS.

Over/Under

The OVER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, as the Over connected in each of the 1st 2 games in this series in Newark.

The Under has dominated for the Rangers overall, but the Over is 9-2 in the last 11 conference quarterfinals games. The Over is also 22-8-1 in the last 31 meetings in this series, while going 17-6-3 in the last 26 meetings in Newark.

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New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Game 2 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers visit the New Jersey Devils Thursday for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Puck drop from Prudential Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers started fast in Game 1, and finished faster, overwhelming Vitek Vanecek and the Devils, snatching home-ice away in the process with the 5-1 win.

Vladimir Tarasenko opened the scoring just 4:58 into the game, and Chris Kreider scored on a power play at 9:30, taking advantage of a holding call on Miles Wood.

In the 2nd period, Ryan Lindgren found a tiny sliver of light from the goal line, sneaking one past Vanecek’s left shoulder, then the team opened the 3rd with another Kreider PPG, with Adam Fox grabbing his 3rd assist, and newcomer Patrick Kane bagging the secondary apple.

The only thing that went wrong was a slash on Jacob Trouba on a Jack Hughes breakaway led to the rare penalty shot in a playoff game, and even Rangers fan Sonny Koufax from Big Daddy would have cheered for that. Filip Chytil capped the scoring with an empty-net goal, and Fox added a 4th helper for a dominant Blueshirts showing.

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Rangers at Devils Game 2 odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Devils -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-225) | Devils -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at Devils Game 2 projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (37-13-8, 2.48 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Vitek Vanecek (33-11-4, 2.45 GAA, .911 SV%, 3 SO – regular season)

Shesterkin was beaten once, on the Hughes penalty shot goal, and by that time it was 4-0. He was dominant, the Rangers were dominant, and Shesterkin made sure the Devils power play went 0-for-4.

Vanecek and the Devils set a franchise record with 112 points and 52 wins in the regular season, but that’s in the rear-view mirror. There were 6 players in New Jersey making their postseason debuts, and it looked like it. Vanecek was making just his 4th NHL postseason start, and he is 1-2-0 with a 4.17 GAA and .844 SV% in those outings. Yes, that’s 1 all-time NHL playoff win.

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Rangers at Devils Game 2 picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

The DEVILS (-130) won 3 of the 4 regular-season meetings, although that didn’t seem to matter to the Rangers (+110) in Game 1. The Devils had won 5 straight at home, too, but that is now over.

The Rangers seem to step up their game in the conference quarterfinals, going 8-3 in the past 11 in the round. I still expect this to be a competitive series, and look for New Jersey to bounce back in a big way, playing a defensive style which got them to their lofty heights. If the Devils lose Game 2, they could be facing the broom, as the series shifts to Manhattan for Games 3 and 4. This is a must-win, and I expect the Devils to respond.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-225) will cost more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk and not enough return. Over the long haul it’s a poor strategy, even if it might be a winning play. I think this game has overtime potential, but you can’t risk that much.

PASS.

Over/Under

The books are expecting more of a defensive slog than the opening game, and I do, too. Back the UNDER 5.5 (-105) in Game 2.

Shesterkin will be his normal shutdown self, and I believe Vanecek will be much better, too. The Rangers beat Vanecek twice in the power play, and I expect the kill for the Devils to be much better, and much more urgent.

The Under is 8-1-1 clip in the last 10 games on the road for the Rangers, the Under is 6-1 in their last 7 against winning teams.

Look for this game to be a heavyweight bout which goes deep into the night.

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New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Game 1 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (47-22-13) visit the New Jersey Devils (52-22-8) on Tuesday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Puck drop from Prudential Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers finished with 107 points to end up 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. New York went 1-1-2 in the final 4 games of the regular season, including a pair of setbacks to non-playoff teams.

These teams met March 30 in Newark, N.J., with the Devils skating away with a 2-1 win. New Jersey won the season series 3-1, but 3 of the games were decided by a single goal, and 2 of the games were unable to be decided in regulation.

The only win for the Rangers in the season series was a 4-3 OT win on Dec. 12 at Madison Square Garden. The Over went 3-1 in the 4 meetings this season.

The Devils closed out the regular season with 4 victories in the final 5 outings and the offense was humming. New Jersey scored 5 or more goals in 5 of the final 7 regular-season outings.

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Rangers at Devils Game 1 odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Devils -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-250) | Devils -1.5 (+195)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Rangers at Devils Game 1 projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (37-13-8, 2.48 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Vitek Vanecek (33-11-4, 2.45 GAA, .911 SV%, 3 SO)

Shesterkin was on the short end of the March 30 loss in Newark, turning aside 29 of the 31 shots he faced. He went 1-2-1 with a 3.23 GAA and .907 SV% in 4 starts against the Devils in the regular season.

Vanecek finished the season strong, winning in his final 3 regular-season outings. While it helped that the Devils scored 19 goals in the 3-game span, he also allowed just 4 goals on 78 shots.

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Rangers at Devils Game 1 picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

The DEVILS (-130) are a solid play on home ice in the series opener.

New Jersey won 3 of the 4 regular-season meetings, although that’s now in the rearview mirror. The Devils have won 5 straight games at home and have cashed 13 of the past 16 inside the Metropolitan Division,

The Rangers are 7-3 in their past 10 Conference Quarterfinals games and are 4-0 in their last 4 when playing on 3 or more days of rest. This will be a super close game, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see OT needed.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return if you need insurance and don’t want to play them straight up. That’s quite expensive, and not a good long-term betting strategy.

PASS.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6 (-120) is the lean in Game 1.

The Under has cashed at a 7-1-1 clip in the past 9 games on the road for the Rangers and cashed in each of the final 4 games of the regular season. The Under also went 5-1 in their last 6 against winning teams.

While the Over went wild in the final week for the Devils, you can expect Shesterkin and Vanecek to allow very little in this series opener.

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

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (44-20-10) visit the New Jersey Devils (46-20-8) Thursday. Puck drop from Prudential Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers enter play on a 3-game win streak, with 2 of those victories on the road. New York has won 7 of the past 8 outings and has picked up at least 1 point in 10 of its last 11 games (9-1-1).

The Devils were blasted 5-1 Monday night on the road against the New York Islanders and are just 2-4-2 in the past 8 games. New Jersey remains 3 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes for 1st place in the Metropolitan Division with 8 games to play, and the Canes have a game in hand.

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Rangers at Devils odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Devils -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-220) | Devils -1.5 (+175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +102 | U: -122)

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Rangers at Devils projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (34-12-7, 2.54 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Vitek Vanecek (29-10-4, 2.50 GAA, .909 SV%, 3 SO)

Shesterkin is confirmed to be between the pipes Thursday. He allowed just 2 goals on 30 shots against the Columbus Blue Jackets last time out on Tuesday and has won 7 of the past 8 starts. He is 8-2-0 with a 2.08 GAA and .931 SV% with a shutout in 10 starts in March.

Shesty is 1-1-1 with a 3.61 GAA and .899 SV% in 3 starts against the Devils this season.

Vanecek allowed 3 goals on 34 shots in the loss against the Islanders last time out. The 27-year-old netminder is 4-4-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .892 SV% with a shutout in 8 starts and 9 appearances in March.

Vanecek is 2-0-1 with a 3.25 GAA and .895 SV% in 3 outings against the Blueshirts this season.

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Rangers at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Devils 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (+115) are a solid play as short ‘dogs on the quick jaunt across the Hudson River to Newark. The Devils have been skidding hard, and New York has climbed to within just 2 points of New Jersey for 2nd place in the Metro.

New York has won 7 of the past 8 games overall, is 4-1 in its last 5 on the road, and 5-1 in the past 6 games inside the Metropolitan Division.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return if you want some insurance and can’t bring yourself to play them straight up.

PASS, and just bet New York on the moneyline.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-122) might be the best play on the board.

The Under has cashed at a 3-0-1 clip in the past 4 road games for the Rangers and is 5-1-1 in their last 7 games against teams with a winning overall record. The Under is also 4-1 in their past 5 games inside the Metro.

It’s all about the Over recently for the Devils, although the Under is 3-2 in their last 5 games at home.

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

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (22-12-6) meet the New Jersey Devils (24-12-3) Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers have rolled up 3 straight victories since the ball dropped in Times Square to ring in 2023. That includes a 4-1 win in Montreal last time out Thursday, and a 5-3 win to cool off red-hot Carolina.

The Devils are looking for revenge after a 4-3 OT loss against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden Dec. 12. After a hot start, New Jersey has been in a tailspin, going 3-8-2 across the past 13 games overall dating back to Dec. 9.

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Rangers at Devils odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Devils -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-240) | Devils -1.5 (+175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Rangers at Devils projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (18-6-5, 2.43 GAA, .917 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Vitek Vanecek (14-5-2, 2.31 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO)

Shesterkin turned aside 20 of the 23 shots he faced against the Hurricanes last time out, kicking off the 2023 calendar year on a high note. That win follows up an impressive December which saw him register a 7-2-2 record, 2.14 GAA and .927 SV% in 11 starts during the month.

Vanecek also kicked off the new year on a high note, allowing just a lone goal on 33 shots in a 5-1 road win against the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday. Unlike Shesterkin above, Vanecek had a dismal December record-wise, going just 2-3-2 with a 2.86 GAA and .885 SV% in 8 starts and 9 appearances.

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Rangers at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Devils 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (+110) are a decent play as short ‘dogs in this quick jaunt across the Hudson River to Newark.

The Blueshirts have picked up 11 victories in the past 14 games overall, while going 7-2 in the previous 9 road outings.

The Devils (-130) have dropped each of the past 8 games at home, while going just 3-10 in the past 13 games overall, while cashing in just 1 of the past 6 games inside the Metropolitan Division.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-240) will cost you nearly 2 1/2 times your potential return, if you’d like a little insurance and do not trust New York straight up. That’s too expensive, and there is no value there.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+110) is worth a look at plus-money, but go lightly.

Vanecek has been very giving lately, although Shesterkin isn’t likely to yield very much.

The Over has dominated in this series, especially in Newark, going 13-3-2 in the previous 18 meetings in New Jersey.

However, the Under is 18-8-1 in the past 27 road games for the Rangers, while cashing at a 7-3-1 clip in the past 11 games overall for the Devils. The Under is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games against Eastern Conference foes, too.

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

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (44-20-6) try to snap a two-game losing skid when they face the New Jersey Devils (24-39-6) Tuesday at Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Rangers vs. Devils odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Rangers have not been clicking lately as they suffered a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders Friday and a 4-3 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers Sunday. They had won three straight one-goal games (two in overtime) prior to their skid and seem quite vulnerable.

The Devils have lost three games in a row and five of six – including a game that saw them blow a 6-2 lead to the Florida Panthers Saturday. They followed that defeat up with a 4-3 loss to the Islanders Sunday, but it’s what I saw in that game that gives me optimism for this young team. The Isles were up 3-0 late in the second period but the Devils clawed back and scored in the final two minutes to have a chance to force overtime.

Rangers at Devils odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Rangers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Devils +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+155) | Devils +1.5 (-205)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)

Rangers at Devils projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (32-10-4, 2.14 GAA, .933 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Nico Daws (8-10-0, 3.33 GAA, .892 SV%)

Teams are starting to find cracks in Shesterkin after he was a brick wall for much of the season. Shesterkin has allowed 4 or more goals three times in his last nine games after allowing such three times all season. These Devils put up 5 markers on him March 22 in a 7-4 Jersey win.

Daws has been nothing to write home about, and he gave up 4 goals in that March 22 game. In fact, he has given up at least 4 goals in six of his last eight outings. He’ll probably have to keep it to 3 or fewer for the Devils to have a chance.

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Rangers at Devils odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Rangers 3

Money line

With the way the Rangers have played, there’s no way I’m dropping -160 on them – especially on the road after two bad home losses. New Jersey has nothing to play for, and the Rangers could overlook them as they have the Pittsburgh Penguins in their sights Thursday. It’s obviously a risk, but we’ll LEAN DEVILS (+130).

Against the spread

The safest bet on the board is probably Devils +1.5 (-205), but we’re not going to risk twice our reward to nail it. PASS.

Over/Under

I’m a little surprised to see the juice on the under here considering Shesterkin has allowed 3 goals in back-to-back home games against so-so teams at home, and Daws has given up at least 4 goals to seemingly everyone lately.

The Over is 4-0 in the Devils’ last four as a home underdog and 4-1 in the Rangers’ last five as a favorite. The Over is 19-5-4 in the last 28 games between these two. We’ll take that plus-money with the OVER 6.5 (+112).

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