NHL betting odds interest swings to the New York Islanders at New Jersey battle on Saturday at Prudential Center as the Devils try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the New Jersey Devils in this one found them earlier as 140 underdogs on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.7-1.9 win for the Islanders on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Jersey Devils currently sport a record of 28-38-14. The New York Islanders are 39-29-12. Betting totals have seen the Devils post a 29-31-20 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Islanders have gone 40-35-5 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs New York injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New Jersey Devils rated this week at No. 27 and the New York Islanders sitting at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Jersey's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.25 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 25 at 2.97 goals allowed. The Devils power play is averaging 17.48% while the Islanders defense kills off 81.45% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for New York, they were a 3-0 Sportsbook as they battled the Hurricanes on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +129 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
The Devils were a 7-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Pittsburgh at -161 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Ottawa, Sunday, April 9th
New Jersey at Detroit, Sunday, April 9th