New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Rangers and Devils. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on ABC, and it’s hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Rangers.
NEW YORK RANGERS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, April 5th.
WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Devils to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Devils on the moneyline
- The Devils should also cover at -1.5
Can The Rangers Secure a Win at Newark?
With a 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers improved to 36-32-7. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line with ease. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.
Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers scored first at 16:16 in the first period and never trailed in the game.
Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play in the second period. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, and Adam Edstrom netted his 1st of the season.
Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.
Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage in the Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Islanders. New York’s defense also contributed 19 hits and 10 takeaways. The Rangers allowed the first goal of the game at 15:22 in the 2nd period and another with just 8 seconds left in the 2nd, but they shut out the Islanders in the 3rd.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Devils?
New Jersey fell to 40-29-7 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Devils’ defense allowing the first goal at the 5:34 mark. New Jersey struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
The Devils were shut out in their last game, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They recorded 19 giveaways, which contributed to their offensive struggles.
New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, including an empty net situation. None of their players scored or registered an assist in the 3-0 loss.
Defensively, the Devils were solid through two periods, keeping the game scoreless heading into the third. However, they gave up three goals in the final period, including an empty-netter. New Jersey’s defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.