New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

The New York Rangers (44-20-10) visit the New Jersey Devils (46-20-8) Thursday. Puck drop from Prudential Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Rangers vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers enter play on a 3-game win streak, with 2 of those victories on the road. New York has won 7 of the past 8 outings and has picked up at least 1 point in 10 of its last 11 games (9-1-1).

The Devils were blasted 5-1 Monday night on the road against the New York Islanders and are just 2-4-2 in the past 8 games. New Jersey remains 3 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes for 1st place in the Metropolitan Division with 8 games to play, and the Canes have a game in hand.