New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils meet Saturday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. 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 lost to the Blue Jackets, beat the Maple Leafs, and play the Flyers next. The Rangers have lost 9 of their last 12 games.

The New York Rangers are averaging 2.67 goals per game and are scoring 22.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 25 goals, Artemi Panarin has 38 assists, and Will Cuylle has 120 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 79.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 94 goals on 1,065 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 58 goals on 528 shots.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils beat the Maple Leafs and Panthers, and they play the Red Wings next. The Devils have won 3 straight games.

The New Jersey Devils are averaging 2.52 goals per game and are scoring 19.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 20 goals, Jesper Bratt has 32 assists and Timo Meier has 203 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 79.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 99 goals on 884 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 75 goals on 797 shots.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Rangers have lost eight of their last nine games following a win.
• The home team has won five of the last six games between the Rangers and Devils.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 day games following a win.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last three games.
• The Rangers have lost the first period in each of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Devils have lost each of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have won four of their last seven games as road underdogs against the Devils.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in five of their last six games as an underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Rangers have won the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last six games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Devils’ last nine day games against Eastern Conference opponents at Prudential Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six day games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 games as road underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last nine games.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances against the Rangers.
• Jack Hughes has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances against the Rangers.
• Jack Hughes has scored 19 career goals against the Rangers—the most against any opponent (including playoffs).

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in four of the Rangers’ last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Adam Fox has recorded 32 career points against the Devils—the most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Matchup/League Facts

• The New Jersey Devils have suffered the largest margin of defeat in a road game this season (9 goals at Islanders on January 6).
• The New Jersey Devils rank T2nd in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (2).
• The New York Rangers rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.77).
• The New York Rangers rank T30th in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (9).

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

The Devils are going to be favored given this stretch they’ve put together this week. The problem is the Devils have had issues sustaining success, so the sample size suggests this is a spot where they’ll get tripped up. The Rangers have their star goalie back in net and they’ve earned points in every game since the break. Also, the Rangers have been road warriors all season. The Devils should get the nod from oddsmakers, but the value is with the Rangers and the plus money.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New York Rangers