- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Devils vs. Rangers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: TNT | HBOM
The New Jersey Devils (34-31) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (28-31) on Mar. 18 in New York, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Devils vs. Rangers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Devils vs. Rangers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Devils | -1.5 +200 | 6 -110 | -115 |
| Rangers | +1.5 -250 | 6 -110 | -105 |
Devils vs Rangers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 56.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Devils vs Rangers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Devils will cover the spread with 50.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.90 Units / 56% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 away games (+8.25 Units / 28% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 away games (+7.20 Units / 26% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 13 games (+4.90 Units / 33% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the 2P Puck Line in 6 of their last 9 away games (+3.65 Units / 28% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+9.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.55 Units / 27% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.75 Units / 26% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+6.55 Units / 42% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+4.70 Units / 41% ROI)
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 23-44 against the spread this NHL season (-26.8 Units / -27.64% ROI).
- Devils are 34-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.35 Units /-4% ROI
- Devils are 28-38 when betting the Over for -14.15 Units / -18.92% ROI
- Devils are 38-28 when betting the Under for +7.95 Units /10.84% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 35-32 against the spread this NHL season (-5.65 Units /-5.04% ROI).
- Rangers are 28-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.5 Units / -19.48% ROI
- Rangers are 29-35 when betting the Over for -9.4 Units / -12.59% ROI
- Rangers are 35-29 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units / 5.3% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Rangers vs Devils
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | +135 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +185 |
| Nico Hischier (NJ) | +195 |
| Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) | +240 |
| J.T. Miller (NYR) | +240 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Rangers vs Devils
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +150 | 1.5 -200 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Rangers vs Devils
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 +105 | 3.5 -145 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -155 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 +105 | 3.5 -140 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Devils are 1-23 (.042) when trailing after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .149
The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Devils were 21-4 (.840) when leading after the first period last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .715
The Devils are 2-48 (.040) when trailing after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Rangers are 27-39 (.409) this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers were 7-38 (.156) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .246
The Rangers were 1-27 (.036) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
The Rangers are 5-17 (.227) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils have scored on 5% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Devils have scored on 12% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers primary assisted on 14 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers recorded 1.3 shots per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
The Rangers averaged 0.16 expected goals per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
The Rangers had 6 cycle chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Devils have allowed 0.8 goals per game in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Devils have allowed 2.8 rush chances per game in the second period this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Rangers have allowed 40 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed 5 cycle chances while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Rangers have allowed 7.3 rush chances per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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