Game 5 Rangers vs Devils Odds, Pick & Prediction (Apr 27)

• New Jersey is a -120 moneyline favorite in the Rangers vs Devils odds for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series
• The best-of-seven game series is truly up for grabs
• Get the latest Rangers vs Devils Game 5 odds here, plus injury news and Same-Game Parlay pick

The New Jersey Devils got off the mat and won two straight at MSG after losing the first two contests of their series with the Rangers. Now, they will try to take a 3-2 series lead as they host New York in their opening-round playoff series on Thursday night.

New Jersey lost their tenuous one-goal lead early in the third period but rallied to score twice in the 3-1 win on Monday night.

Online sportsbooks peg New Jersey as a very slight favorite in Thursday’s NHL odds, and now -105 for the overall series.

Rangers vs Devils Game 5 Odds

The Devils are currently -120 moneyline favorites, in a contest with a total of 5.5. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30pm ET at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, with ESPN2 providing nationwide coverage. MSG and MSGSN carry their local coverage.

The Rangers vs Devils series odds show a series that anyone can win with New York at -115 to still triumph in the best-of-seven.

Odds as of April 26 at DraftKings Sportsbook. 

Rangers vs Devils Betting Splits

Yes, New Jersey gets home billing in Game 5 of the NHL betting trends. The Devils get a little moneyline love from bettors too.

As of Wednesday night, 63% of the moneyline bets are backing the Devils, while the under is a staggering 98%. Expect a few shifts between now and the opening face-off ATS numbers are 95% on the Rangers.

New York vs New Jersey NHL Betting News

The Devils and Rangers have been fairly healthy all throughout the series. Despite some extremely physical play at times, no true injuries of significance have occurred.

Some on the New Jersey side wonder about Luke Hughes. Should he play?

With Severson taking a maintenance day, Luke Hughes is on the point on the second powerplay

— Bill Spaulding (@BillSpaulding) April 26, 2023

Surely, some players are banged up on both sides.

New Jersey carries less stable numbers for the Stanley Cup odds at +1600 while New York is just +1400.

Rangers vs Devils Analysis

Both goaltenders did not see a ton of work in Game 4. New Jersey opened the scoring with a Jack Hughes breakaway goal. Then, New York rallied early in the third to tie the game.  After that, the Devils scored on a pretty setup by Nico Hischier. Jonas Siegenthaler did not miss. Then, New Jersey added an insurance marker to make the margin of victory two.

For this goofy series, the road team has taken all four games. Can a home team finally find a way to use home ice to their advantage?

New Jersey played New York’s style but had more of the quality chances at Madison Square Garden. That being said, Akira Schmid made the saves needed for the Devils.

Goalie rankings in the playoffs so far https://t.co/RtBkDPbkvW pic.twitter.com/um2idIyO5K

— MoneyPuck.com (@MoneyPuckdotcom) April 25, 2023

Yes, fifth on that list lies Akira Schmid. Igor Shesterkin tops that list, but that is one of the reasons why the series is tied. The other is that timely scoring New York counted on has dried up.

So, like we said, this does not become a series until someone wins at home. The question becomes does this finally happen Thursday?

Rangers vs Devils 2022-23 H2H Playoff Results

What to make of this series and when does the New Jersey offense truly break out? It has in flashes in this series.

Rangers vs Devils Prediction

What adjustments can both teams make on Thursday night? Can the home team figure out to play at their pace? Can the road team mount something that resembles an NHL-caliber offense. New York scored ten goals in two games in New Jersey then vanished at home (only two goals).

Scoring early would help. With an extra day of rest, is this the night where a few more pucks find the back of the net?

Rangers vs Devils Game 5 Same-Game Parlay

Schmid and Shesterkin may see more than 45 shots combined this time around. One never knows, but at some point, we may see some more transitional hockey.

Another hard-fought contest looks to be on the docket. Expect a closer affair than Games 1 and 2 in New Jersey. A few more goals and the Devils opening the score is quite possible.

Pick: Same-Game Parlay (+250)