New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers 4/22/23 – Game 3 features the New Jersey Devils against their New York Rangers counterparts in an evenly-contested contest thus far. The Devils entered this series as favorites but have fallen to defeat at home in both games to clinch an important first round spot and now head out on the road for further play-in. The Rangers hold a 2-0 series advantage with wins on the road. The Devils hope to regain some ground while the Rangers look to shorten this series, according to NHL betting analysts.
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers
Date & Time: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden New York, NY
TV: ABC
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers 4/22/23 Betting Odds
Devils
Moneyline: +123
Puckline: +1.5 (-215)
Total: 5.5 over (-116)
Rangers
Moneyline: -136
Puckline: -1.5 (+185)
Total: 5.5 under (+105)
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Analysis
After falling to the Rangers 5-1 in Game 2, New Jersey Devils will look for revenge in Game 3. Unfortunately, their offense was less than impressive during this defeat. New Jersey recorded one goal from 23 shots they fired onto net in this outing and 4 chances with extra men on the ice, one of which resulted in one goal being scored. Overall, New Jersey amassed 71 penalty minutes. New Jersey Devils goal scorers have notched 289 goals this season while giving up only 222. They currently possess 112 points with their points percentage standing at 0.683. New Jersey entered this season’s regular season with 224 power play chances, of which they converted 49 into goals at 21.88% success rate. When playing even strength, however, New Jersey conceded 182 goals while scoring 240. New Jersey has taken 2,821 shots so far and achieved a shooting percentage of 10.2%. They have seen 2,315 shots against them with an overall save percentage of 0.904. New Jersey Devils opponents have made 230 power play attempts and scored 40 goals during those opportunities. Vitek Vanecek will serve as goaltender in this matchup. In his NHL career, opponents have scored 317 goals against him with an average goals against per game of 2.59.
Game 2 saw seven power play attempts from the Devils who converted 2. Of their 30 shots on goal taken, New York Rangers scored five times. So far this season, the New York Rangers have scored 273 goals and amassed 107 points with an overall points percentage of 0.652. They have allowed 216 goals, consisting of 174 even strength goals and 42 while having less men on the ice. Meanwhile, the Rangers have allowed 214 even strength goals and 59 while having more men on the ice. New York has recorded 245 power play opportunities and have achieved a power play rate of 24.08%. They have taken 2,582 shots for an accurate shot percentage of 10.57% despite giving up 2,405 shots to their opponents. At 81.17% penalty kill rate against 223 power play opportunities from their opponents, they boast an outstanding save percentage of 91.0%. As for Igor Shesterkin in goal for the opposition, he currently boasts 4,390 saves out of 4,752 shots attempted for an outstanding save percentage of 0.924.
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 6 games. New Jersey are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games against NY Rangers. The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games on the road. New Jersey are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers. The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers’ last 6 games. NY Rangers are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Rangers’ last 6 games against New Jersey. NY Rangers are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games at home. NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey.
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Free Pick
The Devils are desperate to gain ground on this series, while the Rangers have been dominant throughout the First Round and look set to assert control in this game at home from the opening period. The NHL betting forums expect the Rangers to pull off a victory on home ice in Game 3.
Free Pick: New York Rangers -1.5 (+185)
