| MATCHUP | New York Rangers | New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-2-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 -218 | -1.5 180 |
| Moneyline | +124 | -148 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (114) |
| Where | Prudential Center, Newark, NJ | |
| When | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils meet Thursday at the Prudential Center in NHL action. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction. This article will include a New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils Pick.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers beat the Canucks and Lightning, and play the Blue Jackets next. The Rangers have won 6 of their last 7 games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Alexis Lafreniere leads New York with 7 goals, Adam Fox has 7 assists, and Pavel Dorofeyev has 23 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 1.75 goals per game and are killing 91.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 8 goals on 109 shots faced, and Dylan Garand has given up 4 goals on 81 shots.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils beat the Red Wings, lost to the Senators, and they play the Capitals next. The Devils have split their last 6 games.
The New Jersey Devils average 2.67 goals per game and are scoring on 23.8 percent of their power-play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 3 goals, Jack Hughes has 6 assists, and Timo Meier has 25 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.67 goals per game and are killing 70.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Nico Daws has allowed 9 goals on 51 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 12 goals on 104 shots.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The home team has won each of the Rangers’ last five games.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last three games at Prudential Center.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last five games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight road games.
- The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last five night games at Prudential Center after coming off overtime.
- The Rangers have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games at Prudential Center.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in five of the Devils’ last six games.
- The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last four night games at Prudential Center after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Rangers’ last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Devils’ last 12 night games at Prudential Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games as favorites against the Rangers.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last four games.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last four home appearances against the Rangers.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last four games.
- Alexis Lafreniere has scored at least one goal in four of the Rangers’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (36.3).
- The New Jersey Devils have suffered the largest margin of defeat in a road game this season (6-goal loss @ Islanders on October 3).
- The New York Rangers rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.25).
- The New York Rangers rank 2nd in the league in save percentage this season (.937).
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Injury Report
The Devils will be without Connor Brown, Nick Bjugstad, and Seamus Casey. Luke Evangelista is day-to-day.
The Rangers will be without Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno, Joonas Korpisalo, Aidan Thompson, and Adam Sykora.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
We’re getting plus money with the Rangers, who have looked fantastic out of the gate. Sure, most of that success has come at home, but they’re still playing great hockey right now. The Devils have been hit-or-miss, and their defense has been poor in their losses. The Devils are probably better than their record indicates, but the value is with the Rangers and the more favorable price given what they’ve done through eight games. Give me the road dog.