New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Rangers

The New Jersey Devils clash with the New York Rangers in the Battle of the Hudson at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, March 31.

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our prediction is for the Devils to triumph. The visitors have a strong chance of beating the Rangers and the -125 makes lots of appeal.

The New Jersey Devils secured a 5-3 home victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Prudential Center last time out. Jack Hughes led the way with a four-point night, recording two goals and two assists in the win.

The New York Rangers secured their second consecutive win last time out, claiming a 3-1 home win over the Florida Panthers at The Garden. Adam Fox, Adam Sykora, and Conor Sheary each found the back of the net, while Igor Shesterkin anchored the defense with a stellar 26-save performance (.963 SV%).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Devils dominated the Rangers 6-3 in their last meeting at Madison Square Garden, marking their third consecutive win in this rivalry. Both teams have claimed five wins each in the past 10 head-to-head clashes.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-17-1	3.1	.884	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Igor Shesterkin (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-16-6	2.6	.912	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 30.9 shots on goal, with a 24.2% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 3.4 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.6%.

Jack Hughes is the top points scorer with 18 points, 7 goals and 11 assists, with Jesper Bratt recording 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.35 goal against average with a .867 save percentage.

The Rangers have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 24.3 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 31.9 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Adam Fox with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, while Alexis Lafreniere is next best after having 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.89 GAA with a .906 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Take on New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There is a strong case that New Jersey Devils will end up winning and that means backing the visitors on the Moneyline. You can get a value -125 that they triumph in this NHL game.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each NHL franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our hockey picks.

Key Devils vs Rangers stats:

• Devils have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Devils have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Rangers have lost 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Rangers have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost their last 3 games against Devils.

Devils Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

It’s worth considering all betting options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about New Jersey to win and a certain number of goals to be scored, then make a selection on the Match Winner & Goals lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 4 - 2 Rangers

There are betting odds of +1500 that the Devils land a 4-2 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Rangers

1-0

Devils

+5000

Rangers

+5000

2-0

Devils

+4500

Rangers

+4500

2-1

Devils

+1400

Rangers

+1400

3-0

Devils

+3000

Rangers

+3300

3-1

Devils

+1800

Rangers

+1900

3-2

Devils

+850

Rangers

+850

4-0

Devils

+4000

Rangers

+4500

4-1

Devils

+1500

Rangers

+1700

4-2

Devils

+1500

Rangers

+1600

4-3

Devils

+1000

Rangers

+1050

5-0

Devils

+6600

Rangers

+8000

5-1

Devils

+2400

Rangers

+2800

5-2

Devils

+1600

Rangers

+1800

5-3

Devils

+2200

Rangers

+2500

5-4

Devils

+2000

Rangers

+2200

6-0

Devils

+10000

Rangers

+12000

6-1

Devils

+5500

Rangers

+6600

6-2

Devils

+3000

Rangers

+3500

6-3

Devils

+2900

Rangers

+3300

6-4

Devils

+4500

Rangers

+5000

6-5

Devils

+5000

Rangers

+5000

7-1

Devils

+9000

Rangers

+11000

7-2

Devils

+7500

Rangers

+9000

7-3

Devils

+5500

Rangers

+6600

7-4

Devils

+6600

Rangers

+7500

7-5

Devils

+11000

Rangers

+11000

7-6

Devils

+12000

Rangers

+12000

8-4

Devils

+12000

Rangers

+13000

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New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 56% probability of winning this game, New Jersey Devils might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -125 Moneyline betting odds. New York Rangers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +104.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +106.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.

Moneyline

Devils

-125

Rangers

+104

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+132

Tie

+320

Rangers

+163

Puck Line

Devils -1.5

+194

Rangers +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 11.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 18.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 31.3
• Hits: 26
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 5.1

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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