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The New Jersey Devils (31-29-2, on a three-game winning streak) host the New York Rangers (24-29-8) at Prudential Center. The contest on Saturday, March 7 starts at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we project to emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey contest.
During the past 10 outings for the Rangers (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 27 goals while their defense has conceded 31 goals. They have registered 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (20.8%).
Devils vs. Rangers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Devils 3, Rangers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-169)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils have finished 11-2-13 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 31-29-2.
- In the 22 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-6-2 record (good for 30 points).
- Looking at the 15 times this season the Devils ended a game with only one goal, they have a 2-13-0 record, good for four points.
- New Jersey has scored two goals in seven games this season (4-2-1 record, nine points).
- The Devils are 25-8-1 in the 34 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 51 points).
- In the 19 games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 24 points after finishing 11-6-2.
- In the 36 games when it outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 15-19-2 (32 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 14-8-0 to register 28 points.
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers (24-29-8 overall) have posted a record of 9-8-17 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- New York has earned 24 points (8-8-8) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- In 10 games this season when the Rangers ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-8-1).
- New York has 11 points (3-6-5) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Rangers have earned 42 points in their 28 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 20 games and registered 24 points with a record of 11-7-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 9-9-4 (22 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 36 games. The Rangers went 13-19-4 in those matchups (30 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2.52 | Goals Scored | 2.67 | 26th |
| 15th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 20th |
| 5th | 29.6 | Shots | 25.4 | 28th |
| 14th | 27.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| 20th | 19.62% | Power Play % | 22.82% | 10th |
| 14th | 79.75% | Penalty Kill % | 79.33% | 16th |