New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/31

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The New Jersey Devils are set to play against the New York Rangers in this NHL regular season game. The Devils have a record of 38-33-2 and are led by Head Coach Sheldon Keefe. They are ranked 13th in their conference and 7th in their division.

The Rangers, with Head Coach Mike Sullivan, hold a record of 30-35-9. They are positioned 16th in the conference and 8th in the division. The game will take place at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and can be watched on ESPN+.

Devils vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -121, New York Rangers MoneyLine +103

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

New Jersey Devils have been on a rollercoaster in their recent games. They secured a 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks, with Jack Hughes scoring two goals and assisting on two others. Hughes has been pivotal, taking eight shots in that game alone.

In the matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Devils fell short, losing 5-2. They managed only 19 shots on goal, with Evgenii Dadonov netting one. Jacob Markstrom faced 33 shots, saving 29.

The Devils bounced back with a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators. Nico Hischier led with two goals, while Jesper Bratt contributed a goal and two assists. The team blocked 17 shots, demonstrating their defensive effort.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a mix of wins and losses in their recent games. They defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 and the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1. However, they faced narrow losses against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Winnipeg Jets.

Mika Zibanejad is a key player for the Rangers, with 32 goals and 37 assists this season. Alexis Lafrenière also contributes with 22 goals and 29 assists. J.T. Miller has played 60 games and added 46 points to his name.

In goal, Igor Shesterkin leads with 23 wins in 46 games. Jonathan Quick has been less successful with 5 wins in 23 games. Dylan Garand and Spencer Martin have seen limited action but have shown potential.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win with a moneyline of -121. The New York Rangers have a moneyline of +103. Given the Devils’ strong shot on goal stats and the Rangers’ higher goals against, the Devils are the pick to win. The projected score is New Jersey 4, New York 3.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0, with odds of -109 for over and -113 for under. Both teams have shown the ability to score, as seen in their goals and assists stats. With a projected total of 7 goals, the recommendation is to take the over.