- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Devils vs. Rangers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MSGS | MSG2
The New Jersey Devils (38-33) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (30-35) on Mar. 31 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 (+190).
The Devils vs. Rangers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Devils vs. Rangers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Devils vs Rangers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 58.6% 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 51.0% 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 15 of their last 20 away games (+10.05 Units / 48% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 20 games (+8.90 Units / 38% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 45% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+6.10 Units / 36% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 games (+6.10 Units / 29% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+7.05 Units / 39% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 25 games (+7.05 Units / 26% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+7.00 Units / 32% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.80 Units / 26% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.30 Units / 19% ROI)
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 28-45 against the spread this NHL season (-21.7 Units / -20.29% ROI).
- Devils are 38-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units /-0.99% ROI
- Devils are 32-40 when betting the Over for -12.25 Units / -15.01% ROI
- Devils are 40-32 when betting the Under for +5.75 Units /7.2% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 38-36 against the spread this NHL season (-7.5 Units /-6.19% ROI).
- Rangers are 30-44 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.95 Units / -21.4% ROI
- Rangers are 33-38 when betting the Over for -8.55 Units / -10.37% ROI
- Rangers are 38-33 when betting the Under for +2.55 Units / 3.14% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Rangers vs Devils
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Simon Nemec (NJ) | 0.5 +230 | 0.5 -325 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +125 | 1.5 -165 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Rangers vs Devils
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 -165 | 3.5 +125 |
| Simon Nemec (NJ) | 1.5 +110 | 1.5 -150 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 -145 | 2.5 +105 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 -160 | 3.5 +120 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Devils were 6-11 (.353) when tied after the second period last season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Devils are 12-1 (.923) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .841
The Devils are 17-59 (.224) when trailing after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .266
The Devils are 10-6 (.625) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .480
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Rangers are 29-44 (.397) this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 7-17 (.292) when tied after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 67-86 (.438) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 17-29 (.370) when recording less than 30 shots on goal this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .497
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 4% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Devils have scored on 11% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils have 79 second chance scoring opportunities on the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Devils have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers had 0.5 points per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Rangers had 12.79 expected goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers scored 18 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers had 6 cycle chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils allowed opponents to score on 0% of rush chances against the power play last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Devils have allowed 2.7 rush chances per game in the second period this season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Devils allowed 0.5 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Devils allowed 2.92 expected goals per game last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers have allowed 45 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers had a .588 slot save percentage in overtime last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .775
The Rangers have allowed 2.5 rush chances per game in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Rangers allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
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