NHL wagering interest swings to the New York vs New York battle on Saturday at Nassau Coliseum as the Islanders try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

New York will face the 0-0-2 Rangers. In totals betting, the Islanders are 1-2 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Rangers are 0-1-1 favoring the OVER.



View NY Rangers vs NY Islanders Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with the Islanders in this one will find them as +100 underdogs on the NHL money line. Betting the over under instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today.

Power Rankings:
The Islanders sit at No. 27 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Rangers sit at a No. 19 on the same chart.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits New York's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 2.3 goals per game, against a Rangers defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.5 goals allowed. The Islanders power play is averaging 10% while the Rangers defense kills off 90.9% of their penalties.

Last time out for New York, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Ducks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Ducks at +115 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 5-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Lightning at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +100 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.


New York Rangers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Anaheim are 7-7-2
After a loss are 6-4

New York Islanders Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After a win are 5-5

A few Rangers at Islanders trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games on the road
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 7 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games at home
NY Islanders are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games


Next up:
NY Rangers at Vancouver, Tuesday, October 18
NY Islanders at Tampa Bay, Thursday, October 20