New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils 5-1-2023

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils 5/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils 5/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

 

East 1st Round – Game 7, Series tied 3-3

 

The hockey world is abuzz as the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils prepare to face off in game 7 of the NHL East First Round Playoffs at the Prudential Center.

 

This is do-or-die for both teams, as they battle it out for a coveted spot in the next round of the playoffs. The New York Rangers are currently sitting in 4th place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 47-22-13.

 

Offensively, they have been impressive, averaging 4.25 goals and 39.5 shots per game. Their power play has been lethal, with a success rate of 33.3%, and they are dominating in faceoffs with a 53.2% win rate.

 

The Rangers are averaging 2.83 goals per game and have been successful on 20.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Chris Kreider has been a standout player, leading the team with 6 goals.

 

Defensively, they have been solid, allowing just 2.17 goals per game and killing 81 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Goalie Igor Shesterkin has been a brick wall, allowing just 11 goals on 180 shots faced.

 

Texas has been dominant on the road, winning 4 of their last 5 away games. They have also won 5 of their last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games. 

 

  • The total stayed UNDER in 7 of NY Rangers’ last 10 outings.
  • The New York Rangers are 13-7 SU in their last 20 meetings with New Jersey.
  • The total remained UNDER in 8 of the Rangers’ last 12 games on the road.

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New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Predictions 5/1/2023

 

Meanwhile, the Devils have struggled to find the back of the net, averaging only 2.17 goals per game and scoring on just 19.1 percent of their power play opportunities.

 

Jack Hughes has been their go-to guy, leading the team with 3 goals. On defense, they have allowed an average of 2.83 goals per game and have killed off 79.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays.

 

Goalies Vitek Vanecek and Akira Schmid have combined to allow 16 goals on 163 shots faced.

 

the New Jersey Devils have had an outstanding season so far, with a record of 52-22-8. They are averaging 3.5 goals and 31.5 shots per game, but their power play has been struggling with only a 9.7% success rate.

 

In faceoffs, they are winning 49% of the time. Defensively, the Devils have allowed an average of 2.67 goals and 28 shots per game, and their penalty kill is at a 73% success rate.

 

Akira Schmid is expected to start in goal for the Devils, with a record of 9-5-2 and a .897 save percentage.

 

  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of the New Jersey Devils’ last 5 games at home.
  • The total has gone OVER in 12 of the Devils’ last 17 games at home against NY Rangers.
  • New Jersey is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games with an opponent in the Eastern Conference.

New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils. The NHL Pick for this contest is the New Jersey Devils. The NJ Devils, on the other hand, have been strong at home, winning 6 of their last 8 games on their own ice.

 

The Rangers have historically had the upper hand in this matchup, winning 8 of the last 11 meetings in New Jersey. The Devils have been on fire as of late, going 7-3 overall in their last 10 games and 5-0 at home.

 

We like the Devils to hold home court and take this series. Our best bet is NJD -121. Final score prediction the New Jersey Devils win covers the spread and the total stays under 3-2

 

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New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils 5/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

NHL Starting Time: 8:00 PM ET

 

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

 

Date: Monday, May 1, 2023                                     

                                                

TV: ESPN

 

NHL Odds/Point Spread: New Jersey Devils -120       

 

NHL Totals: 5.5

 

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