New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Islanders

The New Jersey Devils square off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

There is -141 available for Under 6.5 goals and that makes plenty of appeal. Our prediction is that the Devils and the Islanders will struggle to light the lamp.

New Jersey Devils have won their previous three road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 3-1 at home to Buffalo Sabres at Prudential Center. Jack Hughes bagged the only goal from just 18 Devils shots.

New York Islanders have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 3-2 (SO) scoreline occurred on the road at KeyBank Center against Buffalo Sabres. Mathew Barzal and Emil Heineman scored one goal apiece. Goalie David Rittich made 30 saves (.938).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders have beaten the Devils in their last two meetings, winning by 1-0 and 3-2 (OT) scorelines. Both encounters were played at Prudential Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Islanders victories.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-19-1	3.1	.883	1
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

David Rittich (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-10-3	2.8	.894	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 28.3 shots on goal, with a 7.4% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 2.9 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 59.3%.

Connor Brown is the top points scorer with 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, with Luke Hughes recording 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.96 goal against average with a .897 save percentage.

The Islanders have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 31.9 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.9%.

The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, while Anders Lee is next best after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.26 GAA with a .928 SV%, including one shutout.

New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Our expert New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve taken the view that the teams will go under the total goals line in this NHL clash. Therefore, our pick is to back the Under selection with confidence at -141.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Devils vs Islanders stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Devils games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Devils games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Devils games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Islanders games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Islanders games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Islanders games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mathew Barzal Over 0.5 Assists -110

Mathew Barzal (Islanders) has finished with at least one assist in 6 straight games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists wager which looks attractive at -110 that he is able to cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 2 - 3 Islanders

There could be merit in backing the Islanders to win 3-2. Odds of +850 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Islanders

1-0

Devils

+5000

Islanders

+5000

2-0

Devils

+4500

Islanders

+4500

2-1

Devils

+1300

Islanders

+1400

3-0

Devils

+2900

Islanders

+3500

3-1

Devils

+1700

Islanders

+1900

3-2

Devils

+800

Islanders

+850

4-0

Devils

+3500

Islanders

+4500

4-1

Devils

+1400

Islanders

+1800

4-2

Devils

+1400

Islanders

+1700

4-3

Devils

+1000

Islanders

+1100

5-0

Devils

+6000

Islanders

+9000

5-1

Devils

+2200

Islanders

+3000

5-2

Devils

+1500

Islanders

+2000

5-3

Devils

+2200

Islanders

+2500

5-4

Devils

+2000

Islanders

+2200

6-0

Devils

+9000

Islanders

+13000

6-1

Devils

+5000

Islanders

+7500

6-2

Devils

+2900

Islanders

+4000

6-3

Devils

+2800

Islanders

+3500

6-4

Devils

+4500

Islanders

+5500

6-5

Devils

+5000

Islanders

+5500

7-1

Devils

+9000

Islanders

+12500

7-2

Devils

+7500

Islanders

+10000

7-3

Devils

+5500

Islanders

+7000

7-4

Devils

+6600

Islanders

+7500

7-5

Devils

+11000

Islanders

+12000

7-6

Devils

+12000

Islanders

+12500

8-4

Devils

+11000

Islanders

+14000

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New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New Jersey Devils are -130 favorites to win and that means a 56% chance of landing a victory. New York Islanders are the underdogs at +108 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -123.

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Moneyline

Devils

-130

Islanders

+108

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+120

Tie

+310

Islanders

+180

Puck Line

Devils -1.5

+184

Islanders +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+102

Over 5.5

-123

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goals, Assists, Points and Blocked Shots. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.80 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.10 pts and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 5.9

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