Dougie Hamilton is one of the hottest defensemen in the NHL, recording 13 points over his last 16 games while averaging 3.4 shots on goal along the way.
My Devils vs. Rangers predictions expect the shots to continue piling up against a New York team that bleeds them to the position.
Let’s get into my NHL picks for Wednesday, March 18.
Devils vs Rangers prediction
Devils vs Rangers best bet: Dougie Hamilton Over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)
Dougie Hamilton ranks fifth among NHL defensemen in shots on goal and has cleared 2.5 SOG in 58% of his appearances.
That jumps to 68% against Bottom-16 shot suppression teams vs. defensemen, and 72% against those in the Bottom-10, such as the New York Rangers.
With Jack Hughes — the team’s best player and facilitator — in the lineup, Hamilton has gone Over in 77% of games vs. the Bottom 10.
Hamilton generates a ton of shots from the right point, and the Rangers rank 29th in shots allowed from that zone this season.
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Devils vs Rangers same-game parlay
Nico Hischier always has his best for the Rangers. He's hit the scoresheet in 14 of his last 19 against the New Jersey Devils’ biggest rivals, including the only meeting this season. Hischier also has six points over the past four following a day of rest.
No Artemi Panarin, no problem. Alexis Lafreniere has generated multiple shots in eight of the last 11 games without Panarin and has recorded multiple points in four of the past seven. He’s playing more minutes, getting more touches, and making them count.
Devils vs Rangers SGP
- Dougie Hamilton Over 2.5 shots on goal
- Nico Hischier Over 0.5 points
- Alexis Lafreniere Over 1.5 shots on goal
Devils vs Rangers odds
- Moneyline: New Jersey -115 | New York +105
- Puck line: New Jersey -1.5 (+215) | New York +1.5 (-270)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (+110)
Devils vs Rangers trend
Dougie Hamilton has registered 3+ shots on goal in 13 of his last 16 games. Find more NHL betting trends for Devils vs. Rangers.
How to watch Devils vs Rangers
| Location | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY |
| Date | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
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