New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/7

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The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are set to meet at the Prudential Center on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The game will start at 3:00 PM and can be viewed on ABC. The Rangers enter the game with a record of 24-29-8, while the Devils have a 31-29-2 record this season.

Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Rangers, coached by Mike Sullivan, play their home games at Madison Square Garden. The Devils, led by coach Sheldon Keefe, call the Prudential Center their home. Each team will aim to improve their standings in the division and conference rankings with this game.

Rangers vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -175, New York Rangers MoneyLine +147

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had mixed results in recent games. They secured a strong win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, scoring 6 goals with contributions from skaters like Will Cuylle and Alexis Lafrenière. However, they also faced close losses to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers.

Top players for the Rangers this season include Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck. Zibanejad has been effective with 25 goals and 31 assists, while Trocheck has added 12 goals and 27 assists. Will Cuylle has been a key physical presence with 213 hits.

In goal, Igor Shesterkin has seen the most action, with 38 games played and 971 saves. Jonathan Quick has also contributed in 20 games, though wins have been harder to come by. The Rangers’ defense will look to support their goalies in upcoming games.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a 4-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs with 47 shots on goal. Timo Meier stood out with a goal and seven shots on goal.

In their game against the Florida Panthers, the Devils won 5-1. Dougie Hamilton contributed with a goal and an assist. Jacob Markstrom made 20 saves on 21 shots, allowing just one goal.

Against the St. Louis Blues, the Devils came out on top with a 3-1 win. Jacob Markstrom was solid, saving 25 of 26 shots. Timo Meier also made an impact with a goal and eight shots on goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win against the New York Rangers. With a moneyline of -175, the Devils have a stronger chance given their stats. The projected score is 3-2 in favor of the Devils.

The total for this game is set at 5.5. Both teams have solid defensive stats, suggesting a lower-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the under at 5.5 (-112) with a projected total of 5 goals.