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New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 4/5/25 NHL Picks
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New Jersey Devils (40-29-7) vs New York Rangers (36-32-7)
April 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -120 / New York Rangers +100 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 5, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers (36-32-7, 32-43 ATS) didn’t play well in March and, with some poor performances, distanced themselves from the playoffs. New York returned home from a three-game road trip on which they suffered a couple of defeats to the Kings and Ducks and concluded it with a comfortable 6-1 win over the Sharks. Back in New York, they beat the Wild in overtime. The Rangers are 4th in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 79 points, two behind the Canadiens, who are currently in 8th position in the East.
The Rangers average 3.04 goals per game this year (13th), while they allow 3.01 GPG (17th). Artemi Panarin leads the team with 82 points (34 G and 48 A). Adam Fox contributes 56 points (9 G and 47 A), while Vincent Trocheck has 52 points (22 G and 30 A).
Igor Shesterkin (25-26-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Rangers on Saturday against the Devils. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.86 goals per game this year with a .905 SV% and five shutouts.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (40-29-7, 31-45 ATS) improved a bit lately, and the situation is looking good for them and their playoff chances. The Devils are back in Newark from a three-game road trip on which they beat the Blackhawks and Wild and lost to the Jets. They defeated Minnesota again, this time at Prudential Center, after the shootout. New Jersey will stay home for five of the remaining six regular-season games. The Devils are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 87 points, 20 behind the leaders Capitals.
The Devils score 2.96 goals per game on average (17th), while they concede 2.62 GPG (5th). This season, Jesper Bratt leads the team with 86 points (20 G and 66 A). Jack Hughes has 70 points (27 G and 43 A), while Nico Hischier chips in with 63 points (34 G and 29 A).
Jacob Markstrom (25-14-6) is expected to start for the Devils at the goal on Saturday against the Rangers. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.48 goals per game this year with a .901 SV% and three shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last six games as underdogs following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last six home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 10 games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Devils’ last four day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Rangers’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.62).
- The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank in the top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
- The New York Rangers rank 1st in the league in short-handed goals this season (15).
- The New York Rangers rank 28th in the league for shots against per game this season (30.0).
Rangers vs Devils Prediction
The Rangers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven, but this season, the Devils won two of three meetings. The Rangers need points more than the Devils, but New Jersey still didn’t secure the playoff spot so we can expect a big battle between old foes on Saturday. These are not high-scoring teams, and I don’t think they will combine for more than five goals. Seven of the previous ten H2Hs went Under, while the Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 80 games. I am going with Under.
