New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 10/15/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG Network, MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+124) Devils (-145)

The New Jersey Devils (3-3-0) welcome the New York Rangers (6-2-0) at Prudential Center on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Rangers at +124 while the Devils are at -145. The over/under is 6.

The New York Rangers had a good night with a 4-1 victory over the Lightning in their previous outing. New York recorded 13 penalty minutes in this contest. They also had 4 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Rangers had a good offensive performance in this win. For the outing, they scored on 4 out of the 23 shots they launched.

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In relation to their scoring capabilities, the New York Rangers have notched 27 goals (6th in the NHL) on the year and have allowed 14. For the season, the have a total of 12 points and their points percentage is .750. New York has compiled 23 power play chances and they have notched 5 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 21.74%. While at even strength, the Rangers have conceded 12 goals while getting 22 themselves. New York has attempted 186 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 14.5%. The Rangers so far have had 192 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .927. New York Rangers opponents have recorded 24 power play tries (9th in the NHL) and have come away with 2 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Dylan Garand. Throughout his time in hockey, Garand has earned 6 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is 1.000. His save percentage currently is .949 in his 16 mins between the pipes. Garand has seen 177 shot attempts against him and he has 168 saves. Opponents have been able to score 9 goals versus Garand in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 1.50. He has accumulated an overall mark of 5-1-1 and he has gotten the start in 6 games. Garand has played in 7 matchups during his hockey career.

When they took the ice last, New Jersey faced the Red Wings in a matchup where the Devils got the win by a score of 5-4. They had 1 power play chance in this one and recorded 1 on that chance. The Devils recorded 5 goals out of the 37 shots on goal they were seeking.

New Jersey has attempted 218 shots (4th in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 7.34%, while allowing their opponents 156 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 70.59% on their opponents 17 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 85.9%. They have a total of 21 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 23.81%. The Devils have earned 11 goals at even strength and 5 goals (15th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 22 goals to be scored by way of 17 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the New Jersey Devils have accounted for 16 goals, 6 points, and a points percentage of .500.

Across the rink you are going to see Jake Allen patrolling the crease. Opponents are averaging 2.74 goals/game and he has relinquished 1,303 goals overall. Allen's quality start rate is 52.9% and he has 252 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has started in 476 games and has played for a total of 10 minutes. Allen has compiled a career mark of 228-202-45 and has been in goal for 501 games. He has racked up 12,697 stops out of the 13,997 shots tried, giving him a rate of .907.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New York (+124)

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