New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers 4/29/23 – On Saturday night, the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers will return to New York for Game 6 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series. The Rangers return home on the verge of elimination after dropping a 4-0 decision against the Lightning on Thursday. After dropping their first two home games, the Devils have won three consecutive ones and appear poised to close out this series. NHL postseason picks are updated online as these top teams prepare to battle it out for this important matchup. It appears as if the Rangers may hold an edge with home court advantage in this pivotal contest.
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers
Date & Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden New York, NY
TV: ABC
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers 4/29/23 Betting Odds
Devils
Moneyline: +108
Puckline: +1.5 (-240)
Total: 5.5 over (+113)
Rangers
Moneyline: -119
Puckline: -1.5 (+200)
Total: 5.5 under (-125)
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Analysis
The New Jersey Devils can feel proud about their performance after earning a 4-0 victory against the Rangers in Game 5. New Jersey recorded 13 penalty minutes during this contest. Additionally, they had five power play attempts and scored one goal on those attempts. Overall, the Devils utilized an exceptional offensive game plan in this victory; their success can be measured by scoring on 4 of 43 shots they attempted at goal during this outing. At even strength, the New Jersey Devils have allowed 182 goals while scoring 240 of their own. Opponents have attempted 230 power play attempts against New Jersey Devils players and scored 40 times during those opportunities. New Jersey Devils have scored 289 goals this season while conceding 222. New Jersey has attempted 2,821 shots and currently hold an estimated shot percentage of 10.2%. As for their current campaign, the Devils have amassed 112 points and their points percentage stands at 0.683. They have faced 2,315 shots against them while also boasting an incredible save percentage of 0.904. New Jersey has had 224 power play opportunities and scored 49 goals during those advantages for an efficiency rating of 21.88%. Vitek Vanecek will serve as goaltender in this matchup, having participated in over 131 matchups during his professional hockey career.
Game 5 saw the New York Rangers fail to convert any of their 23 shots on goal into goals, including two power play attempts but without success in finding an opening in the net. So far this year, the New York Rangers have earned 273 goals, 107 points, and have a points percentage of 0.652. Meanwhile, they have allowed 216 goals at even strength and another 42 while shorthanded. The Rangers have amassed 226 goals at even strength and 59 on the power play, totalling 245 power play chances with an overall power play percentage of 24.08%. New York has taken 2,582 shots for an effective shot percentage of 10.57% while allowing their opponents 2,405. They have recorded an 81.17% penalty kill percentage on 223 opportunities on the power play, as well as a save percentage of 91.0%. Igor Shesterkin stands in net for teams averaging 2.37 goals per game; to date he has allowed 362. Shesterkin boasts an outstanding quality start percentage of 66.67% in his NHL career with 102 quality start assignments under his belt.
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Against the Spread
New Jersey are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. New Jersey are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against NY Rangers. New Jersey are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 10 of New Jersey’s last 15 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers. New Jersey are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Rangers’ last 9 games. NY Rangers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers’ last 6 games against New Jersey. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers’ last 5 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Rangers’ last 15 games when playing at home against New Jersey.
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Free Pick
NHL postseason betting experts anticipate the Rangers will make an early statement at home ice. While they outshot the Devils in each of the first three games, this trend has changed over time and they plan on taking more risks in the neutral zone on Saturday evening to alter this narrative.
Free Pick: New York Rangers -1.5 (+200)
