The New Jersey Devils (31-29-4) head across the river to take on the New York Rangers (41-18-4) Monday. Puck drop at Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Devils have become a longshot to make the playoffs (+560 at FanDuel Sportsbook) after dropping 4 of their last 5 Games. New Jersey was defeated 4-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes this past Saturday, failing to score on 4 power play opportunities. LW Jesper Bratt, who leads the team in goals (22) after RW Tyler Toffoli was traded to the Winnipeg Jets, has not found the back of the net in 5 straight Games.
The Rangers are +500 at FanDuel Sportsbook to win the Eastern Conference Final, behind the Florida Panthers (+290) and Carolina (+350). New York blanked the St. Louis Blues 4-0 at home Saturday as G Igor Shesterkin earned his 13th career shutout in his 200th game. LW Artemi Panarin enters Monday with 87 points, 5th-most in the NHL.
This is the 3rd Game this season between these rivals. The Blueshirts prevailed in both meetings in Newark, earning a 5-3 victory Nov. 18 followed up by a 5-1 win Feb. 22.
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Devils at Rangers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Devils +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rangers -132 (bet $132 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils +1.5 (-225) | Rangers -1.5 (+184)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +102 | U: -124)
Devils at Rangers projected goalies
Kaapo Kahkonen (6-20-3, 3.81 GAA, .895 SV%) vs. Jonathan Quick (13-5-2, 2.45 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 SO)
Kahkonen is projected to make his 1st start in a Devils uniform as G Jake Allen, also acquired close to the deadline, deals with visa issues. Kahkonen acknowledged his tough situation in San Jose, as his GAA is the highest among goalies who have played at least 30 games this season.
The last time Quick saw the ice was back on Feb. 25 in a 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Among goalies who have played at least 20 Games, the 38-year-old future Hall of Famer Sports the highest high-danger save percentage in the league (.857).
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Devils at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 4, Devils 2
Moneyline
BET RANGERS ML (-138).
The Devils have blocked the 4th-fewest shots in the league this year, which could be problematic if they go down a man, as the Rangers feature the 5th-best power play unit (25.87 PP%). It may not offer a ton of solace after last year’s early exit against this young Devils team, but the Rangers should skate to a 3rd straight win over New Jersey.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
Rangers D Adam Fox is dealing with an illness and is considered a game-time decision, which could hinder a New York blueline already without D Jacob Trouba. Expect New Jersey, which has just a 6.6% chance to make the playoffs according to Moneypuck.com, to put up a brave fight but fall just short at MSG.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6.5 (-120).
Expect New Jersey’s power play to continue to struggle if it gets the man advantage, as the Rangers boast the 5th-best penalty kill (83.33 PK%). With Bratt struggling offensively and the team’s leading goal scorer gone, C Jack Hughes may have a difficult time generating a ton of good opportunities to put the puck past Quick.
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