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New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils
The division rival New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Prudential Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Devils as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 6.
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Blues at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blues at +166 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
In their last action, New York was a 4-1 winner on the road against the Canadiens. Bettors on New York at -196 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
New York:
Team record: 22-12-6 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
NY Rangers is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
NY Rangers is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
NY Rangers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey:
Team record: 24-12-3 SU
New Jersey is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Jersey's last 11 games
Next up:
New York home to Minnesota Tuesday, January 10
New Jersey at Carolina Tuesday, January 10