New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Rangers versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY.
The Rangers are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Islanders. The game’s over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for New York Islanders – New York Rangers odds
New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between New York and New York, the Rangers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 2 goals per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, New York is averaging 5 goals compared to New York at 3.
- In their last three road games, New York has averaged 5 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, New York has an puck line record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Islanders have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 6-4.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Rangers have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-6.
New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Prediction
With just three games left in the regular season, the Rangers have already clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Metropolitan Division. They have gone 52-21-4 overall, including a 32-14 record against conference opponents and a 17-6 mark against division foes. On the road, New York has won five straight games and has gone 25-11-4 for the season.
Over their last ten games, the Rangers have gone 8-2 and have won their last three games. When favored this season, New York has gone 41-17-2 and has won three straight games as the favorite. In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers have the best record and have gone 3-0 in their last three games.
On offense, the Rangers are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. Coming into the game, the Rangers have a 31-14 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 20-6.
Goalie Igor Shesterkin comes into the game having made 51 starts this season. So far, his record is 33-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.938%.
With their win streak now at four games, the Islanders have moved into 7th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in 3rd place with a record of 35-27-15. At home this season, the Islanders are 18-10-10.
Over their last three games, New York has gone 3-0, and they are 6-4 in their last ten games. As the underdog, the Islanders have gone 17-14-9 this season, including a three-game win streak when they have been the favorite.
For their offensive performance, the Islanders come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 23rd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 18th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Islanders offense is 21st in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the NHL.
Goalie Semyon Varlamov comes into the game having made 24 starts this season. So far, his record is 11-8 and he has a save percentage of 0.593%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Islanders winning this game by a score of 4-3.
New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Betting Tips
- We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+108)
- The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
New York Islanders Injury Report
- Scott Mayfield – Lower Body – Out
New York Rangers Injury Report
- Blake Wheeler – Knee – Out
- Filip Chytil – Upper Body – Out
