NHL Betting Line Favors the New York Islanders over the New York Rangers Thursday

Fans betting on NHL look for value at Barclays Center on Thursday as the host New York Islanders battle the New York Rangers in hockey odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New York Islanders as -135 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 6.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.6-2.3 win for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The New York Rangers will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 34-37-9 this season, while the Islanders are 33-37-10. New York is 44-33-3 on the totals; New York is 49-28-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs New York injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New York Islanders rated this week at No. 22 and the New York Rangers sitting at No. 29.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 8-ranked offense (3.22 goals per game) against a New York Rangers defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.26 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 23.17% rate while the Rangers have a 81.48% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for New York, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Devils on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at -205 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

New York won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Flyers on April 03. Bettors who backed the Islanders at +149 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

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