New York at New Jersey

The New York Rangers had the series with the New Jersey Devils in control, leading two games to one. But after losing to the Devils in New Jersey in Game 4, they lost a big, important game at home by a 5-3 score. The Devils have solved the Rangers’ defense over the last two games, after struggling in the first three where they scored a combined 3 goals and were shutout twice. They have spread things out, and opened things up, leading to 9 goals over the last two games. They are coming home off an uplifting win in Game 5 with all the momentum and crowd on their side. The Rangers are 1-6 vs. an opponent that scored 5+ in their previous game, and are now a disappointing 3-9 in their last 12 as a playoffs underdog. The Devils are not only 13-3 off of one day of rest, but also own a 26-7 mark in their last 33 as a favorite of -110 to -150. Play on New Jersey to advance.