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Islanders vs Devils: Clash in New Jersey for Crucial Points at Stake

The New York Islanders will face off against the New Jersey Devils in an anticipated matchup at the Garden State. Both teams are vying for two crucial points as they collide on the ice on Sunday afternoon. The Islanders are coming off a narrow 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia, while the Devils fell 4-2 to Pittsburgh in their previous game. In their last 10 meetings, the Islanders have a slight edge with a 5-4-1 record, but the Devils claimed a 4-3 overtime victory in their most recent matchup. New Jersey is favored to win with opening odds at -190, and the line has remained steady leading up to the game. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Islanders +160 | Devils -190
• Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-155) | Devils -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 66%.

New York vs New Jersey Stats

New York Islanders

New York Islanders dropped to 2-5-4 in their last 11 games after falling to Philadelphia in a shootout, officially eliminating them from playoff contention. Despite a 34-33-12 record, they are sixth in the Metropolitan Division, 29 points behind the Capitals. The Islanders struggle on both power play and penalty killing, ranking 31st in both categories. In their recent game against Philadelphia, they tied the game multiple times but ultimately lost in a shootout. Despite a strong performance from Anders Lee and Bo Horvat, they were unable to secure a win. With a 28 power ranking, they are ranked 25th in offense and 21st in defense, with Ilya Sorokin set to start in goal for the next game.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils suffered their second consecutive loss at home against Pittsburgh, with a final score of 4-2. Despite this setback, the Devils have secured a playoff berth and currently hold a third place position in the Metropolitan Division with a season record of 41-31-7. Offensively, they are ranked 18th in the league, averaging 2.95 goals per game, while defensively they are ranked 6th, allowing an average of 2.66 goals per game. Their power play success rate is 27.5%, ranking them 3rd in the league, and their penalty killing rate is 81.9%, placing them in 5th. Despite owning the lead after the first period, New Jersey struggled in the latter part of the game which led to their defeat. Goalie Jake Allen made 20 saves in the loss. Looking ahead, Jacob Markstrom is expected to be the starting goalie for the next game. The New Jersey Devils hold a power ranking of 11 and have faced New York with a recent record of 1-1-1 in their last three matchups.

Fatigued Islanders Face Tough Test Against Resilient Devils

The New York Islanders are facing the challenge of playing their second game in a back-to-back and their third game in four nights. As they have been eliminated from playoff contention, they are simply playing out the remainder of their schedule. On the other hand, the New Jersey Devils are looking to regain momentum and avoid injuries as they are likely to face Carolina in the first round of the playoffs. Despite the circumstances, the Devils aim to secure a positive outcome in this matchup. With the Islanders fatigued and lacking cohesion, the advantage is expected to be in favor of the Devils. Therefore, it is recommended to wager on New Jersey to emerge victorious in this game.

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