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Devils vs Rangers Odds, Prediction & Props – NHL Playoffs Game 6

Chris Wassel

by Chris Wassel in NHL Hockey

Updated Apr 28, 2023 · 5:19 PM PDT

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin makes a save against the New Jersey Devils in NHL Playoffs
Apr 27, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a blocker save during the third period in game five of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
  • New Jersey is a +105 moneyline underdog in the Rangers vs Devils odds for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series
  • The best-of-seven game series is 3-2 New Jersey, but momentum is fickle.
  • Get the latest Devils vs Rangers Game 6 odds here, plus news and same-game parlay pick

The New Jersey Devils stood up and made a statement on Thursday night. After two days off, New Jersey looked refreshed. They fired over 40 shots on Igor Shesterkin in a 4-0 win. Now, they will try to close the Rangers out in New York on Saturday night.

New Jersey never trailed and was never really threatened in the Game 5 home victory.

Online sportsbooks still lean on the New York Rangers in Saturday’s NHL odds, but are +250 underdogs for the overall series.

Devils vs Rangers Game 6 Odds

Team Puck Line Total Moneyline
New Jersey Devils +1.5 (-230) +105 O 5.5 (EVEN)
New York Rangers -1.5 (+195) -125 U 5.5 (-120)

The Devils are currently +105 moneyline underdogs, in a contest with a total of 5.5. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00pm ET at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, with ABC providing nationwide coverage. MSG and MSGSN carry their usual local coverage.

The Devils vs Rangers series odds show a series that has tilted to New Jersey at -320 in the best-of-seven.

 

Odds as of April 28 at DraftKings Sportsbook

Devils vs Rangers Betting Splits

This time, New York gets home billing in Game 6 of the NHL betting trends. The Devils continue to get some love from the bettors.

As of Friday night, 64% of the moneyline bets are backing the Devils, while the under is an insane 99%. Expect some movement as the betting split on the moneyline leans 66% on the Rangers.

New Jersey vs New York NHL Betting News

The Devils and Rangers keep on fighting as the teams continue their “friendly” Hudson River rivalry.

Some wondered if Luke Hughes should play, but maybe it is best he watches this series from the press box after all. Expect things to only get nastier from here.

Surely, some players are banged up on both sides. One thing is clear. New Jersey will roll with the status quo.

New Jersey saw their numbers shift for the Stanley Cup odds at +1100 while New York is now +2200.

Devils vs Rangers Analysis

Both goaltenders saw a different volume of work in Game 5. New Jersey opened the scoring with an Ondrej Palat goal in the first minute. The Devils never looked back. New Jersey added two more goals in the second period via special teams (one PPG, one SHG). Then, they kept the Rangers in their own zone for most of the final stanza outshooting them 20-2.

Now, this was the first time a home team made an emphatic stand in the series. Can New York rebound or could this series end on Saturday night?

New Jersey keeps generating more and more quality scoring chances. Once more, Akira Schmid continued to stay calm and add to his playoff numbers.

Yes, Schmid ranks behind Shesterkin in high-danger scoring chances saved above expectation. The Rangers have had their opportunities, but New Jersey has enjoyed more of them.

So, this is truly a series. The question becomes do we see a Game 7 early next week?

Rangers vs Devils 2022-23 H2H Playoff Results

Date Away Team Home Team Result
Apr. 26, 2023 New York New Jersey NJD, 4-0 – Game 5
Apr. 24, 2023 New Jersey New York NJD, 3-1 – Game 4
Apr. 22, 2023 New Jersey New York NJD, 2-1 (OT) – Game 3
Apr. 20, 2023 New York New Jersey NYR, 5-1 – Game 2
Apr. 18, 2023 New York New Jersey NYR, 5-1 – Game 1

Can the Rangers make a response to the New Jersey offensive onslaught? New York showed in the second period that the dam could break in their favor again.

Devils vs Rangers Prediction

What do both teams do differently on Saturday night? Can the home team score first? Does the road team continue to skate freely and tilt the ice? New York’s ten goals in the first two games seems like a month ago.

On the national stage again, do the Devils and Rangers produce a few more goals? Or, do the goaltenders steal the show again?

Rangers vs Devils Game 6 Same-Game Parlay

Pick Odds
Total Goals EVEN +195
1st Period (3-Way) Tie +175
Same-Game Parlay Odds +600

After the first period of Game 5, the live bet went out for the puckline and quick. It was a lesson learned. Now, what do we do for Game 6?

Expect both teams not to give an inch in what should be a closer affair. Games 3 and 4 at MSG were intense and close. This is a wager just to toss a couple of dollars on for Saturday. That number below is not a misprint.

Pick: Same-Game Parlay (+600)

 

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