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NHLMon 21 Sept, 19:00 United States time

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils prediction

Prudential Center

New York RangersAway
3.2 : 3.0
projected goals
New Jersey DevilsHome
53%Rangers
47%Devils
Eagle safe pickUnder 8 goals
-427

Quick answer

Our prediction for New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils is New York Rangers to win, with a 53% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Rangers 3.2 and New Jersey Devils 3.0. Our best bet is Under 8 goals at -427.

Prediction
New York Rangers to win
Chance
53%
Projected score
New York Rangers 3, New Jersey Devils 3
Projected total
6.3 goals
Best bet
Under 8 goals at -427

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Under 8 goals
81% chanceFair price -4272 units

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives New Jersey Devils 47% and New York Rangers 53%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    New Jersey Devils won 2 of their last 5 and New York Rangers won 2 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    New Jersey Devils won 6 of their last 11 games at home. New York Rangers won 4 of their last 8 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    New Jersey Devils score 3.5 goals a game and let in 3.4. New York Rangers score 3.5 and let in 2.6. Their recent games average 6.9 and 6.0 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 5 meetings, New Jersey Devils won 3 and New York Rangers won 2. The last one ended New York Rangers 4, New Jersey Devils 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 8 goals has a 81% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils: New York Rangers shade it

The big picture

New Jersey Devils host New York Rangers in the NHL on Mon 21 Sept, 19:00 at Prudential Center. Our prediction for New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils is New York Rangers to win, with a 53% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Rangers 3.2 and New Jersey Devils 3.0. Our best bet is Under 8 goals at -427.

New Jersey Devils form

New Jersey Devils have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 70 goals scored and 68 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, L, newest first.

New York Rangers form

New York Rangers have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 69 goals scored and 52 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 4 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 5 times in our records. New Jersey Devils won 3, New York Rangers won 2. Last time out it finished New York Rangers 4, New Jersey Devils 1.

Our call

We expect New York Rangers to score about 3.2 goals and New Jersey Devils about 3.0. That points to New York Rangers to win. Our safest bet is Under 8 goals at -427.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

DevilsRangers
Games played2020
Wins1110
Losses910
Goals scored7069
Goals conceded6852
Scored per game3.53.5
Conceded per game3.42.6
Home record6W 5L6W 6L
Away record5W 4L4W 4L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Devils spreadCoversFair
Devils -0.539%+157
Devils +0.555%-124
Devils +1.571%-244
Total goalsOverUnder
5.563%37%
6.546%54%
7.529%71%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Devils +3.5 wins if Devils win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils?

Our prediction for New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils is New York Rangers to win, with a 53% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Rangers 3.2 and New Jersey Devils 3.0. Our best bet is Under 8 goals at -427.

What is the projected score for New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils?

We project New York Rangers 3.2 and New Jersey Devils 3.0, about 6.3 goals in total.

How are New Jersey Devils playing?

New Jersey Devils have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 70 goals scored and 68 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, L, newest first.

How are New York Rangers playing?

New York Rangers have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 69 goals scored and 52 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 4 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, W, newest first.

What happened when New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers last met?

It ended New York Rangers 4, New Jersey Devils 1. In the last 5 meetings New Jersey Devils won 3 and New York Rangers won 2.

What is the best bet for New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils?

Under 8 goals at -427, with a 81% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.