- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Rangers vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The New York Rangers (24-29) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (31-29) on Mar. 7 in Newark, NJ. The puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+150).
The Rangers vs. Devils Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Rangers vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Rangers | +1.5 -185 | 5.5 -105 | +135 |
| Devils | -1.5 +150 | 5.5 -115 | -160 |
Rangers vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Rangers vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rangers will cover the spread with 61.4% 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
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 10 away games (+10.15 Units / 78% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.10 Units / 42% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 away games (+6.75 Units / 65% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 20 games (+6.65 Units / 28% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+5.45 Units / 46% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.90 Units / 43% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.65 Units / 40% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+5.80 Units / 21% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+3.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 games (+3.00 Units / 29% ROI)
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 31-30 against the spread this NHL season (-6.35 Units / -6.28% ROI).
- Rangers are 24-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.55 Units /-25.32% ROI
- Rangers are 26-33 when betting the Over for -10.15 Units / -14.95% ROI
- Rangers are 33-26 when betting the Under for +5.2 Units /7.74% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 21-41 against the spread this NHL season (-25.5 Units /-28.19% ROI).
- Devils are 31-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.4 Units / -4.45% ROI
- Devils are 24-37 when betting the Over for -16.95 Units / -24.57% ROI
- Devils are 37-24 when betting the Under for +11.15 Units / 16.36% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Devils vs Rangers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | +155 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | +175 |
| Nico Hischier (NJ) | +190 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +180 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | +270 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | +270 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Rangers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +160 | 1.5 -220 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Rangers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 -115 | 3.5 -118 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 -110 | 2.5 -120 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 +100 | 3.5 -135 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Luke Hughes (NJ) | 2.5 +145 | 2.5 -200 |
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Rangers are 23-37 (.383) this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 61-79 (.436) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 14-30 (.318) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .466
The Rangers are 4-16 (.200) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Devils are 2-46 (.042) when trailing after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .147
The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Devils were 34-3 (.919) when leading after the second period last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .852
The Devils are 1-21 (.045) when trailing after the second period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .145
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 recorded 1.3 shots per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
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 Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 13% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
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 have scored on 5% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Devils have scored on 7% of rush chances while tied this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers had a .588 slot save percentage in overtime last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .775
The Rangers allowed 7.4 rush chances per game last season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Rangers have a .800 save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900
The Rangers allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
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
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 had a .906 save percentage last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .901
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