New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Elite Sports Pick 3/11

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Elite Analysis

In their previous game, the New Jersey Devils lost 4-2 against the Hurricanes despite their efforts. While they had 4 power play chances, the Devils struggled to find the back of the net and were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. However, the Devils remain competitive and have recorded 66 points with a points percentage of .516.

Nico Daws, a talented goaltender, will be in between the pipes in this matchup.

On the other hand, the New York Rangers have been performing well recently, winning their last game 4-0 against the Blues. They have a solid power play and have earned 201 power play chances with a power play percentage of 25.87%. The Rangers will have Igor Shesterkin in net, who has an impressive save percentage of .921.

Elite Prediction

The Rangers have won the previous two meetings against the Devils by scores of 5-3 and 5-1, making them the dominant team so far this season. The Rangers have a better defensive play and goaltending compared to the Devils. With an average of 2.68 goals against per game compared to the Devils’ 3.48 goals against per game.

As a result, New York is a more complete team than the Devils.

Moreover, the Rangers’ strong powerplay is expected to take advantage of the below-average penalty kill of the Devils. Which is currently operating at less than 80%.

Despite the Devils being only six points out of a playoff spot, they have lost 7 out of their last 10 games. Mainly due to their poor defensive play. Therefore, it is unlikely that they will be able to turn things around, and the Rangers are expected to outperform them.

Official Pick

Defensemen Adam Fox is most likely not playing tonight due to an illness. The Rangers are back at it tomorrow night against the Carolina Hurricanes, why not rest Fox tonight against the lowly Devils?

Everybody across the internet is betting the Rangers, but they hold steady as just -135 home favorites?

Nah, no thanks. The Rangers are going to coast through this game as they have their sights set on the Hurricanes tomorrow night. They have a rather busy week ahead having to play 5 games. New Jersey, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, and the Islanders.

This is a trap game, bet the Devils +110 and don’t look back!