New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 4/27/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (-110) Devils (-110)

The New York Rangers are on their way to Prudential Center on Thursday where they will attempt to defeat the New Jersey Devils in Game 5 of their series. The series is tied 1-1. The moneyline on this matchup has New York at -110 and New Jersey is at -110. The total is 6.

The New York Rangers were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-1 loss against the Devils in Game 4. The Rangers had a below average offensive outing in the defeat. In the matchup, they scored on 1 out of the 23 shots they launched. In addition, they had 3 power play chances but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. New York amassed 4 penalty mins for this matchup.

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At even strength, the Rangers let the opposition score 174 goals while having 214 on the offensive side of the ice. New York Rangers opponents have 223 power play opportunities (29th in the NHL) and have tallied 42 goals in those attempts. With regard to their scoring capabilities, the New York Rangers have notched 273 goals (12th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have conceded 216. New York has attempted 2,582 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. For the season, they have tallied 107 points and their points percentage comes in at .652. The Rangers have seen 2,405 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .910. New York comes into the game with 245 power play opportunities and they have scored 59 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 24.08%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Igor Shesterkin. During his career on the ice, Shesterkin is sitting with 102 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .667. His save percentage is .924 for his 9,151 minutes played. Shesterkin has seen 4,752 shot attempts against him and has amassed 4,390 total saves. Opponents have tallied 362 goals versus Shesterkin in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.37. He has earned an overall mark of 99-42-15 and he has gotten the start in 153 games. Shesterkin has participated in 158 contests throughout his hockey career.

In Game 4 New Jersey had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Devils converted 3 goals of the 23 shots on goal they pursued.

The Devils have accumulated 240 goals at even strength and 49 goals (20th in the NHL) while on the power play. New Jersey has taken 2,821 shots (4th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.24%, while allowing their opponents 2,315 shots. During this campaign, the New Jersey Devils have earned a total of 289 goals, 112 points, as well as a points percentage of .683. They have permitted 222 goals to be scored by of a combination of 182 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 224 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 21.88%. They have a penalty kill rate of 82.61% on their oppositions 230 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 90.4%.

Across the ice you will find Akira Schmid protecting the goal. Teams are averaging 2.69 goals per game and he has allowed 51 goals altogether. Schmid's quality start rate sits at 50.0% and he has qualified for 9 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He got the starting nod in 18 contests and has been on the ice for 1,137 mins. Schmid has accrued a lifetime record of 9-9-2 and has participated in 24 contests. He has recorded 471 saves out of 522 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .902.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take New Jersey (-110)

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