New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/18/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Venue:  Prudential Center, Newark, NJ

Where to Watch:  TBS

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Rangers +110, Devils -130; Over/Under:  6 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Rangers +110, Devils -130; Over/Under:  6 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Rangers +110, Devils -130; Over/Under:  6 goals

New York Rangers:  47-22-13 (3rd place, Metropolitan Division)

New Jersey Devils:  52-22-8 (2nd place, Metropolitan Division)

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New York Rangers:  5-2-3 last 10

New Jersey Devils:  7-3-0 last 10

The Rangers are entering this game finishing the regular season with 107 points, a 47-22-13 record overall, and they were 24-9-8 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs in their last game, losing that one at home 3-2. Kaapo Kakko and Artemi Panarin each had 1 goal. Adam Fox, Vincent Trocheck, and Mika Zibanejad each led the team in assists with 1 while Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and Filip Chytil each led the team in shots on net in that game with 3. Jaroslav Halák was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 21 shots with 18 saves and a .857 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 277 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 219 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.

The Devils are entering this game finishing the regular season with 112 points, a 52-22-8 record overall, and they were 24-13-4 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Buffalo Sabres and the Washington Capitals in their last game, winning that one on the road 5-4. Erik Haula scored 2 goals in that game while Luke Hughes, Dougie Hamilton, and Miles Wood each had 1 goal. Jack Hughes led the team in assists with 2 while Jack Hughes led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Mackenzie Blackwood was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 4 goals on 11 shots with 7 saves and a .636 sv percentage before getting replaced by Akira Schmid who allowed 0 goals on 20 shots with 20 saves and a 1.000 save percentage. Their offense has scored 291 goals this season averaging 3.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 226 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.

The current betting odds have the Devils listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This is game 1 of a 7-game series between the Rangers and the Devils for the 1st round of the NHL Eastern Conference playoffs. The Devils finished the regular season with 112 points, challenging the Hurricanes for the Metropolitan Division Title all season. The Rangers were not as good with 107 points but still had a very good year. Both of these teams made big moves to improve their teams and become much bigger threats in the East. The Rangers were a great road team all year with their 24-9-8 road record but the Devils were great at home, going 24-13-4 in their home games, and this is a big rivalry series for them as they always get up for the Rangers. The Devils went 3-1 against the Rangers this season and won both of their home games too. They are going to be looking to make a statement in this game by taking the 1st of this series and they will bring their best effort for this Rangers team which they view as a big rival but not so much reversed. The best way to place a bet here is on the Devils to win this game. 

Rangers Devils Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, April 18, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Devils 3 Rangers 2.

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New York Rangers: 6-10 (-9.6 units) on the moneyline off a home loss. 20-19 (-10.2 units) on the moneyline after playing a home game. 7-0 OVER in the first round of the playoffs. 9-4 OVER after 2 or more consecutive losses. 

New Jersey Devils: 51-29 (+10 units) on the moneyline in all games. 18-7 (+7.4 units) on the moneyline vs. division opponents. 26-13 OVER after a close win by 1 goal in their previous game. 24-12 OVER after playing a game where 9 or more total goals were scored. 

New York Rangers:  R. Lindgren (D) Ques Tues - Upper Body.

New Jersey Devils:  M. McLeod (C) day-to-day - Undisclosed. J. Bernier (G) Out indefinitely - Hip.

“I'm proud of the guys. They battled hard and played hard. I'm happy with the way we finished." - Gerard Gallant after his team’s loss against the Leafs in their final game of the regular season. 

“We’re going to play a good team with a lot of experience and a great goaltender. We know we’ve got our hands full.” - Lindy Ruff on his team’s matchup against the Rangers in the 1st round of the playoffs. 

LW Kreider, Chris

C Zibanejad, Mika

RW Kane, Patrick

LD Kane, Patrick

RD Fox, Adam

G Shesterkin, Igor

LW Tatar, Tomas

C Hischier, Nico

RW Mercer, Dawson

LD Bahl, Kevin

RD Hamilton, Dougie

G Blackwood, Mackenzie

Points: A. Panarin (92)

Goals: M. Zibanejad (39)

Assists: A. Panarin (63)

GAA: I. Shesterkin (2.48)

Points: J. Hughes (99)

Goals: J. Hughes (43)

Assists: J. Hughes (56)

GAA: A. Schmid (2.13)

Coaches:

New York Rangers: Gerard Gallant (2nd season)

New Jersey Devils: Lindy Ruff (3rd season)