The New York Islanders will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the New Jersey Devils pay a visit to Barclays Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting New Jersey Devils opened as 147 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.5-2.8 win for the Islanders. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Islanders are 17-8-5 so far on the season. The New Jersey Devils, meanwhile, are 15-10-4. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen New York go 10-17-3 and the Devils go 9-10-10 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs New Jersey injuries news.
The Devils - Islanders odds would favor the Islanders if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 9 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New Jersey is at No. 24.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 2.83 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.45 goals allowed. The Islanders power play is averaging 21.52% while the Devils defense kills off 81.72% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Devils were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Red Wings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New Jersey at +101 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
New York was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Blue Jackets. They won as -131 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- New Jersey is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- New Jersey is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Islanders
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
- New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
- NY Islanders is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games
- NY Islanders is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Islanders's last 11 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey at Buffalo, Tuesday, December 15th
New York home to Florida, Tuesday, December 15th
