The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers will face off once again in an important game at the Prudential Center on Saturday afternoon.
Among the two, the Rangers are more in need of a victory as they race to keep up with the Montreal Canadiens for the second wildcard slot in the Eastern Conference.
The Devils are currently in a secure playoff position, but they wish to confirm their stance and sidestep any late-season complications. A loss Saturday afternoon would reduce the gap to just six points behind the Devils for the blueshirts.
New Jersey is listed as the favorite at -120 for this afternoon’s matchup in Newark on Saturday.
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Rangers vs. Devils Betting Preview
Earlier this season, it appeared that the Devils aimed to compete for the Metropolitan division title.
New Jersey achieved a record of 28-17-6 in their first 41 games, accumulating 124 points.
However, for various reasons, the Devils stumbled over the next 25 games, finishing 12-12-1 with a goal differential of -2.
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Injuries to Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton significantly impacted New Jersey’s recent battle, but the team’s struggles predated Hughes and Hamilton’s injuries.
The Rangers also experienced mediocrity for an extended period, starting their decline earlier than the Devils. The Blueshirts are 24-28-6 over the last 56 games, yet they remain in the playoff race due to their strong start to the season.
Rangers vs. Devils Prediction
The Rangers have managed to stay competitive thanks to a 3-1-1 record in their last five matches, yet their play still seems unconvincing.
Their recent games included a chaotic 5-4 overtime win over the Wild, an unpredictable victory against the Sharks, and a disappointing OT defeat to the Ducks, who came back from a two-goal late third-period deficit.
Even so, they will face flawed opponents who have been alternating between wins and losses for some time.
Having faith in either of these teams to produce a cohesive and orderly performance is challenging, which could lead to a back-and-forth contest that could tip at any moment.
Prediction: Total goals of 5.5 or more (-110, BetMGM Sportsbook)
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