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The New Jersey Devils (25-15-3, third in the Eastern Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the New York Rangers (18-20-2, 14th in the Eastern Conference), on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.
The Rangers have put up 25 goals during their past 10 games, while conceding 34 goals. A total of 29 power-play opportunities during that span have netted two power-play goals (6.9%). They are 3-6-1 over those contests.
Devils vs. Rangers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Devils 4, Rangers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-151)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils have gone 1-3-4 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 25-15-3.
- New Jersey has 13 points (5-4-3) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Devils scored just one goal, they lost in overtime.
- New Jersey has lost all six games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Devils have scored more than two goals 30 times, and are 25-3-2 in those games (to register 52 points).
- In the 11 games when New Jersey has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-3-1 record (15 points).
- In the 31 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 19-10-2 (40 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 6-5-1 to register 13 points.
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a record of 18-20-2 this season and are -2-2 in overtime games.
- New York has earned 16 points (7-4-2) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Rangers scored only one goal in seven games and they lost every time.
- When New York has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (4-5-0 record).
- The Rangers have earned 30 points in their 22 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, New York has recorded a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 6-5-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 8-8-1 (17 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Rangers went 9-11-1 in those contests (19 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.19 | Goals Scored | 2.93 | 20th |
| 3rd | 2.53 | Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 24th |
| 6th | 30.1 | Shots | 30 | 8th |
| 3rd | 25.3 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 29th |
| 2nd | 28.93% | Power Play % | 17.76% | 26th |
| 6th | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 82.54% | 9th |
Devils vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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