Rangers vs New Jersey: NHL Match Prediction

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The Rangers have completed four friendly matches as part of their preseason preparations, achieving victory in three of those. However, they stumbled in their latest game against the Devils, suffering a 1-3 defeat and managing just one goal. It’s important to note that this match featured many reserves, but the stars are expected to step up in their home arena. Typically, the Rangers face challenges in defense, as they expend a lot of energy on scoring, but they offset this with an impressive conversion rate of opportunities.

Interesting Betting Trends

• The Rangers average 31 shots per game
• The Rangers make 20 hits per match

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New Jersey entered their last match on a four-game losing streak without a single win. In that game against the police, they also fielded a less-than-ideal lineup without any of their key players. Notably, goaltender Jeremy Brodeur managed to save a total of 29 shots. It's worth mentioning that the Devils share similar issues with their opponents, struggling defensively while significantly underperforming in offense, usually relying on counterattacks.

Interesting Betting Trends

• New Jersey averages 13 blocked shots per game
• Statistically, the Devils allow 3.45 goals per game