Rangers vs. Devils Prediction & Odds
The road team and the underdog has been profitable in previous meetings between the Rangers and Devils, who will meet in Game 5 of the NHL Conference Quarterfinals at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday night.
Will New York pull off the upset tonight and take a 3-2 series lead in the process?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
055 New York Rangers (+100) at 056 New Jersey Devils (-120); o/u 5.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, April 27, 2023
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: ESPN2
Rangers vs. Devils Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 51% of bets are on the Devils moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
New York Rangers DFS SPIN
Igor Shesterkin allowed two goals on 22 shots in Monday’s 3-1 loss to the Devils. Shesterkin allowed a goal to Jack Hughes early in the first period before settling down, holding the Devils off the board until Jonas Siegenthaler’s tally midway through the third. However, the Rangers’ offense couldn’t get much going, ultimately falling 3-1 as the Devils evened the series 2-2. Overall, Shesterkin has been solid this postseason, sporting a .941 save percentage after going 37-13-8 with a .916 save percentage in the regular season. The 27-year-old netminder will likely be back in net for Thursday’s Game 5 when the series moves back to New Jersey.
New Jersey Devils DFS SPIN
Jack Hughes scored a goal on five shots in Monday’s 3-1 win over the Rangers. Hughes opened the scoring 2:50 into the first period, beating Igor Shesterkin on a breakaway to give the Devils an early lead. Despite a shaky start to the series, Hughes now has three goals through four postseason games. The 21-year-old center tallied 43 goals and 99 points in 78 regular-season contests.
Rangers vs. Devils NHL Betting Trends
Over is 22-8-1 in the last 31 meetings
Over is 17-6-3 in the last 26 meetings in New Jersey
Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 overall
Under is 7-3-1 in Rangers last 11 road games
Over is 4-0 in Devils last 4 home games
Rangers vs. Devils NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The underdog is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams, while the road side is also a perfect 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams. The Rangers, meanwhile, have won eight of their last 11 games in New Jersey, they’re also 4-1 in their last five road games and are 5-2 in their last seven games versus Conference Quarterfinals games.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: NEW YORK RANGERS +100
