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New Jersey Devils to Take on New York Islanders at UBS Arena with Similar Records - Game Predicted in Devils' Favor

The New Jersey Devils will be facing off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena with both teams having relatively similar records. The Devils, with a record of 9-5-2, will be looking to avenge their previous loss to the Islanders, who have a record of 6-6-2. Despite being the betting favorite with opening odds of -146, the line has yet to move. The game is set to start at 7:30 PM EST. Stay tuned for the New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Devils -146 | Islanders +126
• Spread: Devils -1.5 (+170) | Islanders +1.5 (-202)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 59%.

New Jersey vs New York Stats

New Jersey Devils

In their recent game, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-3, with Jesper Bratt scoring twice and Jack Hughes contributing a goal and two assists. The team's offense has been strong, scoring three or more goals in nine of their last ten games and ranking seventh in goals per game and 16th in shots per game. Defensively, they rank seventh in goals against per game and sixth in shots against per game. Jacob Markstrom has been solid in goal with a record of 6-4-1, 2.65 GAA, and .904 SV%. Overall, the Devils have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked 10th in offense, 7th in defense, and currently have a record of 9-5-2 for the season.

New York Islanders Analysis

In their previous matchup, the New York Islanders, despite being a +120 underdog, defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2. Bo Horvat had a goal and two assists, while Anders Lee scored a goal and had an assist. Goalie Semyon Varlamov stopped 28 of 30 shots faced. Although the offense has been decent lately, with three or more goals scored in six of their last 10 games, the team still ranks low in goals per game and shots per game. Bo Horvat leads the team with 12 points. The defense has been average, but goaltending has been above average this season. Ilya Sorokin has a record of 4-3-1 with a 2.35 GAA and .921 SV%, while Semyon Varlamov has a record of 2-3-1 with a 3.01 GAA and .887 SV%. The New York Islanders have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked 27th in offense, 14th in defense, and have an overall record of 6-6-2. In their recent matchups, New Jersey has had a 2-1-0 record against New York.

New Jersey Devils showcase dominant offense and strong defense in recent games

The New Jersey Devils have displayed strong offensive performance this season, scoring three or more goals in nine out of their last ten games. Currently, the team ranks seventh overall in goals per game and 16th in shots per game. In addition, the Devils' defense and goaltending have been formidable, ranking seventh in goals against per game and sixth in shots against per game. In contrast, the New York team ranks 28th in goals per game. Based on these statistics, it is expected that New Jersey will emerge victorious in the upcoming contest. Therefore, it is advisable to take the Devils on the money line for this game.

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