New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils 5/1/30 – Game 7 of the First Round will see the New York Rangers face-off against the New Jersey Devils, continuing an entertaining and competitive series that has gone back and forth throughout. The Rangers won the first two games before rallying at home for Game 6 to force a winner-takes-all contest. The Devils won three consecutive games before losing ground in Game 6; they still hope to clinch it on home ice for one final push in Game 7. Game 7 will determine who advances to the Second Round against Carolina Hurricanes, with NHL betting sites keeping you up-to-date throughout this series.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils
Date & Time: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Prudential Center Newark, NJ
TV: ESPN
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils 5/1/30 Betting Odds
Rangers
Moneyline: +106
Puckline: +1.5 (-255)
Total: 5.5 over (+113)
Devils
Moneyline: -117
Puckline: -1.5 (+215)
Total: 5.5 under (-125)
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Analysis
The New York Rangers have made an incredible comeback to force Game 7 even with their offense struggle and only scoring 17 goals over this series. Chris Kreider and Patrick Kane each have scored seven goals and eight assists this season while Adam Fox has chipped in eight from defense – but unfortunately the rest of the offense has struggled. Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck will look to step up in Game 7, after both recorded 51 goals and 105 assists during this season but only having contributed one goal and two assists during this series. Defense has kept the Rangers alive in this series, allowing only 13 goals total with only two scored during Game 6. Adam Fox and Ryan Lindgren have led the top pairing, while Jacob Trouba, K’Andre Miller, and the rest of their unit have played outstanding defense by creating turnovers in the defensive zone and restricting shooting lanes. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has also proven his mettle, saving 169 of 180 shots he has faced so far.
The New Jersey Devils have taken control of this series with three wins out of the last four games, but their offense must step up for them to advance; scoring only 13 goals so far in this contest. Jack Hughes, Erik Haula and Nico Hischier have combined for six goals and seven assists, but other offenses have struggled. Dougie Hamilton hopes that he can provide some spark from the point. Historically he has recorded 22 goals and 52 assists, but only has two in this series so far. Defense has taken center stage this series, allowing only 17 goals overall and seven in four consecutive games. Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Seigenthaler have led the top pairing, while John Marino, Ryan Graves, and Damon Severson have played key roles by creating turnovers in all three zones and limiting shots on goal. Goaltender Akira Schmid has also excelled since becoming the starter, saving 104 of 111 shots faced.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Rangers’ last 10 games. NY Rangers are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against New Jersey. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Rangers’ last 12 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 12 of NY Rangers’ last 17 games when playing on the road against New Jersey. NY Rangers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division. NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played in May.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 12 of New Jersey’s last 17 games when playing at home against NY Rangers. New Jersey are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. New Jersey are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Free Pick
Game 7 in an entertaining back-and-forth series promises to be an intriguing contest that could go either way. The Rangers boast of playoff experience from last season; however, the Devils, having won three out of their past four home games recently, hope to capitalize and dominate this matchup at their own stadium. As NHL betting predictions by the experts indicate, the Devils appear poised to claim Game 7.
Free Pick: New Jersey Devils -117
