The New Jersey Devils (16-9-2) travel to face off against the New York Rangers (13-9-1) on Monday, December 2nd. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on ESPN+. The Rangers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Devils are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.
Devils vs Rangers
The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames moved them to 16-9-2 on the season. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames getting on the board at the 5:34 mark. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
The New York Rangers Are Coming Off A Win
The Rangers improved to 13-9-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Four different players contributed to the Rangers’ scoring, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring at 16:16 in the first period with a short-handed goal.
New Jersey Offense Breakdown
New Jersey’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite putting 22 shots on goal. The Devils struggled with giveaways, committing 19 during the game.
New Jersey failed to find the net in any period, including an empty-net situation in the third. The Devils’ record now stands at 16-9-2 after the loss.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers, scoring his 8th goal on a power play and adding his 9th on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck netted his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom scored his 1st of the season.
Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.
New Jersey Team Defense
Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.
New York Team Defense
On the defensive side, the Rangers will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also tallied 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.
Devils vs Rangers Trends
- Through their last five road games, New Jersey has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 4-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Through their last ten home games, New York has an puck line record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rangers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an puck line mark of 4-1.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Devils have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 0-3.
Devils vs Rangers Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Rangers to come out with a win against the Devils while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +105, I’m placing my bet on the Rangers to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Rangers winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Rangers straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to remain below that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the under.
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Last updated:December 2, 2024 Devils, Rangers