New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2026-03-31 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 4 - 1 New Jersey Devils
🚨 Upset Win (52% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 48.0%
NJD: 52.0%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.11
NJD: 3.29
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 49%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • NYR at home vs NJD: 4-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | NYR 4 - 1 NJD | NYR | NJD |
| 2026-03-18 | NYR 3 - 6 NJD | NJD | NJD |
| 2026-03-07 | NJD 6 - 3 NYR | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-04-05 | NJD 4 - 0 NYR | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-01-09 | NYR 3 - 2 NJD | NYR | NJD |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYR | 18 | 2 | 1.41 |
| 1 | NJD | 12 | 0 | 0.49 |
| 2 | NYR | 19 | 1 | 1.38 |
| 2 | NJD | 20 | 1 | 1.40 |
| 3 | NYR | 10 | 0 | 0.80 |
| 3 | NJD | 15 | 1 | 1.28 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 52.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 4 - 1 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.1 - 3.3
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