Rangers vs. Devils Prediction and Odds - Apr 20, 2023

The New Jersey Devils take on the NY Rangers in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at Prudential Center on Thursday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is the NHL's annual elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Rangers and Devils, made the 2023 NHL Playoffs, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins advancing to the next round of the competition.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rangers vs. Devils, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Rangers vs. Devils?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rangers-Devils NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Devils a 51% chance of defeating the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Devils Game Odds

• Puck Line: Devils -1.5 (+195), Rangers +1.5 (-225)
• Moneyline: Devils -130, Rangers +115
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-115/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Devils are -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +195 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -225.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -130. That means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +115, where you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Devils

• Puck Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -225 via BetMGM (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Devils are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rangers moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Rangers vs. Devils Prediction

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Rangers vs. Devils Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Rangers vs. Devils? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Rangers and Devils.

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According to DimersBOT, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Devils.

DimersBOT gives Hughes a 6.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Devils star is a 35.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 6.0% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 5.3% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 5.2% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 5.1% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 4.7% probability

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 6.8% probability
• Timo Meier: 5.3% probability
• Jesper Bratt: 4.9% probability
• Dawson Mercer: 4.4% probability
• Nico Hischier: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 32.5% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 26.6% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 26.6% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 25.1% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 24.9% probability

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 35.2% probability
• Timo Meier: 28.5% probability
• Jesper Bratt: 24.6% probability
• Dawson Mercer: 22.4% probability
• Nico Hischier: 20.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Rangers vs. Devils on Thursday April 20, 2023.

Rangers vs. Devils 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Devils and Rangers in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Thursday April 20, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

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