New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils 4/27/23 – Game 5 of the First Round series between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils promises to be another thrilling one. The Rangers won the first two games on the road but faltered at home, losing back-to-back games. Meanwhile, the Devils came through big time by pulling off two stunning upset victories on their travels to even up the series. As for the NHL betting analysts, the Devils will be winning this game at home ice against the Rangers.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils
Date & Time: Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ
TV: ESP2
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils 4/27/23 Betting Odds
Rangers
Moneyline: +106
Puckline: +1.5 (-260)
Total: 5.5 over (+104)
Devils
Moneyline: -117
Puckline: -1.5 (+220)
Total: 5.5 under (-115)
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Analysis
The New York Rangers offense led by Aroldis Chapman who scored 10 goals through two games but has stalled out recently with only two goals scored. Chris Kreider, Patrick Kane and Filip Chytil have combined for seven goals and eight assists. However, other members of their unit have struggled recently. Adam Fox may be the answer here – he already has six assists this series but failed to record one point over the past two games. Recent offense has faltered while defense has kept pace in this series, allowing only seven goals over its entirety. Adam Fox and Ryan Lindgren have led the top pairing while K’Andre Miller, Jacob Trouba, and the rest of their unit have played vital roles, creating turnovers across three zones while restricting shots on goal. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has done an outstanding job, blocking 95 of 101 shots on goal.
The New Jersey Devils had appeared to be headed for an early elimination but have managed to win their last 2 matches while only managing seven goals in total this series. Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt and Erik Haula have combined to score four goals and three assists, but other areas of offense have struggled. Miles Wood and Tomas Tatar may play key roles in the forward unit but have yet to produce points in any series this season. The offense has struggled while the defense, which has allowed only 12 goals during this series, has carried them to two consecutive wins with only two goals allowed over that span. John Marino and Ryan Graves have led the top pairing, while Dougie Hamilton, Damon Severson and Jonas Seigenthaler have also contributed, creating turnovers in the defensive zone while restricting shots on net. Since taking over as the goaltender for Game 3, Akira Schmid has been outstanding, saving 57 out of 59 shots this series.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Rangers’ last 8 games. NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. NY Rangers are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games against New Jersey. NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Rangers’ last 20 games when playing on the road against New Jersey. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers’ last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 6 games. New Jersey are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games. The total has gone OVER in 13 of New Jersey’s last 20 games against the NY Rangers. The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 15 of New Jersey’s last 20 games when playing at home against NY Rangers. New Jersey are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Free Pick
As the road team has won every game so far in this series, it may seem reasonable for one team – such as the Rangers – to assume they will win Game 5 away from home. However, the Devils have shown they can control this series and look set to step up and control this upcoming match according to the NHL betting trends.
Free Pick: New Jersey Devils -117
