The NY Rangers look to rebound from one of their worst losses in 16 years, when they were humiliated 10-2 on the road in Dallas. The New Jersey Devils lost two of three on the road as they look forward to a five game homestand. The NJ Devils (33-17-1-2) host the NY Rangers (29-19-2-3) tonight for some rock’em sock’em NHL hockey. NHL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Devils as -160 moneyline home favs over the Rangers with the over/under set at 5 ½ goals. Get your NY Rangers vs New Jersey Devils NHL Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Rangers look to avoid both their fifth straight loss overall and their fifth consecutive road loss. Against the Stars the Rangers were down by two goals going into the third period, they gave up six unanswered goals and allowed an opponent to reach double digits for the first time since a 10-4 defeat to Pittsburgh on April 9, 1993. In goal for the Rangers was Stephen Valiquette who made only his second start in the past month. Starter Henrik Lundqvist is out with the flu and is unknown when he’ll return. He is 14-4-4 with a 1.87 goals-against average versus the Devils. Neither goaltender has received much help lately from New York's offense, which has scored five times in the last four games and is averaging 1.82 goals over the last 11 contests. The Rangers are 13-11-1-1 on the road and 10-14 over/under on the road.
The Devils have dropped two of its last three games after falling 3-1 to Los Angeles on Saturday to begin a five-game homestand. Goalie Scott Clemmensen has filled in for the injured Matrin Brodeaur and he has done well after riding an amazing eight game win streak. He has a 2.36 GAA in 35 games started. Zach Parise had an eight-game point streak snapped Saturday, but remains among the NHL's leaders with 30 goals and 61 points. Patrik Elias, meanwhile, has four assists in his last three games. The Devils have split four meetings this season with the Rangers but have won the past two, including a 4-2 win at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 27 – the most recent meeting overall. The Devils are 15-10-0-1 at home and 14-11 over/under at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Jersey.
- Favorite is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Rangers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Jersey.
- Rangers are 13-4 in the last 17 meetings.
NY Rangers vs New Jersey Devils NHL Prediction
When: Mon, Feb 9, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Devils -160
Point-Spreads.com NY Rangers vs New Jersey Devils NHL Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Rangers are playing just bad hockey right now and going into rival territory isn’t going to help. Go Devils! Get your NY Rangers vs New Jersey Devils NHL Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
