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New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils meet at Prudential Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 6-2 loser as they battled the Capitals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +145 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for New York, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Stars at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -128 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
New York:
Team record: 37-16-3 SU
Current Streak: won 8 straight games.
NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NY Rangers is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
New Jersey:
Team record: 28-23-4 SU
New Jersey is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 5-20 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
New York at Philadelphia Saturday, February 24
New Jersey home to Montreal Saturday, February 24