New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers NHL Betting Prediction
PublishedOctober 3, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:October 3, 2025 ,

NHL New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Prediction 10/2

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the New Jersey Devils will play against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. This NHL Preseason game will start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on MSG. The Devils have a record of 2-2-1, while the Rangers stand at 2-1-1.

Devils vs. Rangers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine: 100. The Devils are the underdog, but they have a chance to win. They have scored 3.0 goals per game this preseason, which is close to the Rangers’ 4.0 goals per game. The Devils have also allowed only 2.4 goals per game, which is better than the Rangers’ 3.75 goals against per game.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.0 (-109). Both teams have shown they can score. The Devils average 3.0 goals per game, and the Rangers average 4.0 goals per game. Their combined average goals per game exceed the line of 6.0.

Team Trends

  • The New Jersey Devils have a preseason record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 overtime loss.
  • The New York Rangers have a preseason record of 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 overtime loss.
  • This game will be held at Madison Square Garden, the home venue for the New York Rangers.
  • The New York Rangers have played 4 preseason games so far, with 2 wins at home.
  • The game will be broadcast on MSG at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Devils vs Rangers Preview

The New Jersey Devils will take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The game begins at 7:00 PM and will be shown on MSG. Both teams have had a mixed start to the preseason, with the Devils holding a 2-2-1 record and the Rangers at 2-1-1.

In this preseason, the Devils have scored 15 goals, averaging 3 goals per game. The Rangers have scored 16 goals, averaging 4 goals per game. With both teams showing strong offensive numbers, this game could be exciting for fans watching from home or at the arena.

New York Rangers: Preseason Insights

The New York Rangers have shown strong offensive stats in the 2026 preseason. They scored 16 goals, averaging 4.0 per game. The team also recorded 25 assists, with an average of 6.25 per game. They have taken 111 shots on goal, averaging 27.75 per game. The Rangers’ defense has allowed 15 goals, averaging 3.75 per game. They have accumulated 49 penalty minutes, with an average of 12.25 per game. The team has 40 giveaways and 3 takeaways, showing room for improvement in puck control. Key players like Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad continue to be vital. Panarin scored 37 goals and provided 52 assists in the 2025 regular season. Zibanejad contributed with 20 goals and 42 assists, making them essential to the team’s success.

New Jersey Devils: Preseason Performance Overview

The New Jersey Devils have scored 15 goals in the 2026 preseason. They have also made 29 assists, which averages to 5.8 per game. Their shooting stats show 128 shots on goal, averaging 25.6 shots per game. Defensively, the Devils have allowed 12 goals, averaging 2.4 goals per game. They have spent 36 minutes in the penalty box, averaging 7.2 minutes per game. Their puck control needs work, with 31 giveaways and only 2 takeaways. Key players like Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier are important for the Devils. In the 2025 regular season, Hughes scored 27 goals and had 43 assists. Hischier added 35 goals and 34 assists, making them vital to the team’s efforts.

Final Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are the underdog, but their defense has been strong. They have allowed only 2.4 goals per game in the preseason. This is better than the Rangers, who have allowed 3.75 goals per game. The Devils’ ability to limit goals could give them an edge.

For the over/under prediction, both teams have shown they can score. The Devils average 3.0 goals per game, and the Rangers average 4.0 goals per game. Their combined scoring averages suggest the game could exceed the 6.0 goal line. This makes the over 6.0 a reasonable choice for this game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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