Rangers vs Devils Odds, Lines & Predictions (Mar 30)
By Daniel Coyle in NHL Hockey
Published:
- New Jersey is a -135 home favorite in the Rangers vs Devils odds for their March 30th matchup
- New York can pull even with second-place New Jersey with a fourth straight win
- Keep reading for the complete Rangers vs Devils odds, plus our betting prediction
The New York Rangers can pull even with second-place New Jersey in the Metropolitan Division standings with a fourth straight win when they visit the Devils in Thursday NHL action.
The Rangers are coming off a decisive 6-2 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, and now sit just two points back of the slumping Devils with just eight games remaining in the regular season schedule.
The Devils enter the homestretch looking to snap out of shaky eight-game stretch that has featured just two wins, capped by Monday’s one-sided 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
Start time is set for 7pm ET at Prudential Center, with all the action televised on MSG and MSG-Sportsnet.
Rangers vs Devils Odds
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday March 30th | New York Rangers | +1.5 (-215) | O 6.5 (+105) | +115 |
| 7:00pm | New Jersey Devils | -1.5 (+185) | U 6.5 (-125) | -135 |
Despite their recent slide, the Devils welcome New York as -135 favorites in the Thursday NHL odds, while the Rangers lag as +115 underdogs. The total is pegged at 6.5, with the odds of the OVER paying out at +105.
Odds as of March 29th at DraftKings Sportsbook.Â
Rangers vs Devils Recent History
Thursday night’s matchup marks the fourth and final regular season meeting between these Metropolitan Division rivals.
The Devils earned the win in two of this season’s previous three date with New York, including a 4-3 victory in their most recent clash on home ice on January 7. Overall, the Devils are 3-2 SU in their past five head-to-head clashes, ending an eight-game slide versus New York.
The team’s have exchanged 4-3 wins over their past two dates after seeing 18 of their previous 2-0 matchups get settled by multi-goal margins. With these clubs producing seven or more total goals in seven of their past nine tilts, the OVER has gone a steady 7-2 over that stretch.
New York Rangers Betting Outlook
The Rangers looked destined to finish third in the Metro after opening the month of March amid a worrisome 8-game stretch that featured six losses. But the club has emerged as a legitimate threat to finish atop the division standings during a 9-1-1 surge that leaves them trailing first-place Carolina by just five points entering Thursday’s action.
The Rangers defeated Columbus 6-2, while Tampa Bay beat Carolina 4-0.#NJDevils only up on NYR by two points entering the teams’ showdown Thursday.
Carolina remains three points up on NJ with one game in hand.
— Devils Army Blog (@DevilsArmyBlog) March 29, 2023
New York has tended to business at both ends of the ice during their surge, which includes a 4-1-1 record on the road. The Rangers have outscored opponents by a wide 37-14 margin over the team’s past eight contests, and allowed just two goals per game over their past four road dates.
Artemi Panarin has continued to produce at a steady clip, with his one-goal, one-assist performance in Tuesday’s win over the Jackets marking his fourth multi-point performance over the past six games. Patrick Kane also appears to be settling in on Broadway, scoring in each of the past two games, snapping a two-game pointless drought.
New Jersey Devils Betting Outlook
The Devils have picked a bad time to get bogged down in their worst slump since December. Desperate to regain their dominant early-season form, the Devils fell flat in Monday’s loss to the Islanders.
The club was outshot by a wide 27-17 margin while spotting New York a 2-1 lead through 40 minutes, and while they managed to put pressure on the Islanders with a 14-point barrage in the third period, they gave up three more goals in the 5-1 defeat.
40 goal scorer Jack Hughes ✨ pic.twitter.com/yFUS5GlTJK
— Shayna (@hayyyshayyy) March 25, 2023
But while the club has allowed five goals in two straight road losses, they have been steadier at home, earning at least a point in three straight outings, capped by last weekend’s 5-3 win over Ottawa. Jack Hughes proved to be the hero of that contest, scoring once and adding a helper, and has recorded five points in three games after being held pointless in three straight.
Rangers vs Devils Prediction
Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek has been steady despite losing three straight, allowing two or fewer goals in three of his past four outings. However, with New Jersey shooters struggling to generate consistent offense, and with the Rangers arriving in town firing on all cylinders, New York’s positive odds offer intriguing value ahead of this potential preview of what could prove to be an exciting opening-round playoff series matchup.
The Pick: Rangers (+115); OVER 6.5 (+105)
Sports Writer
Daniel has been writing about sports and sports betting for over 23 years. The seasoned pro has contributed to the likes of Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, NESN, Bleacher Report, OddsShark, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine.
