New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Jan 2026

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 20:30 on Tuesday, January 6.

We think that the Islanders should prove too strong for the Devils. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back the home team and there’s lots of juice in the -100 available.

New Jersey Devils were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Carolina Hurricanes by a 3-1 scoreline at Prudential Center. Devils racked up 29 shots and Dawson Mercer bagged the only goal.

New York Islanders last game saw them claim a 4-3 (OT) home win over Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS Arena. Matthew Schaefer scored twice, with Emil Heineman and Adam Pelech netting one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders beat the Devils when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at UBS Arena. The Islanders have beaten the Devils in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-16-1	3.1	.884	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	27-18-2	2.5	.914	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 1.7 goals from 30.3 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 2.3 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.8%.

Nico Hischier is the top points scorer with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, with Jesper Bratt recording 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Allen have a 2.20 goal against average with a .930 save percentage.

The Islanders have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 23.8 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists, while Matthew Schaefer is next best after registering 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists. Goalie David Rittich have a 2.30 GAA with a .911 SV%, including one shutout.

New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Explore our top New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

If you’re looking for a value bet, then -100 that New York Islanders win this NHL game certainly stands out. We’re expecting them to triumph on the Moneyline at attractive odds.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Devils vs Islanders stats:

• Islanders have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Islanders have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Devils have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Devils have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Islanders have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Islanders Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

We regularly consider a Match Winner & Total Goals bet as a way of backing Islanders at bigger odds. You simply need to decide whether to go Over or Under as part of the combo.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nico Hischier Over 2.5 Shots +105

Nico Hischier (Devils) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight road games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the +105 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 1 - 3 Islanders

There could be merit in backing the Islanders to win 3-1. Odds of +1600 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

+4000

Islanders

+4000

2-0

Devils

+3500

Islanders

+3500

2-1

Devils

+1100

Islanders

+1100

3-0

Devils

+2500

Islanders

+2500

3-1

Devils

+1600

Islanders

+1600

3-2

Devils

+800

Islanders

+800

4-0

Devils

+3400

Islanders

+3500

4-1

Devils

+1400

Islanders

+1500

4-2

Devils

+1600

Islanders

+1600

4-3

Devils

+1150

Islanders

+1150

5-0

Devils

+6600

Islanders

+7000

5-1

Devils

+2500

Islanders

+2500

5-2

Devils

+1800

Islanders

+1900

5-3

Devils

+2800

Islanders

+2800

5-4

Devils

+2500

Islanders

+2500

6-0

Devils

+10000

Islanders

+11000

6-1

Devils

+6000

Islanders

+6600

6-2

Devils

+3500

Islanders

+4000

6-3

Devils

+3500

Islanders

+4000

6-4

Devils

+6000

Islanders

+6600

6-5

Devils

+6600

Islanders

+7000

7-1

Devils

+11000

Islanders

+12000

7-2

Devils

+9000

Islanders

+10000

7-3

Devils

+7000

Islanders

+8000

7-4

Devils

+9000

Islanders

+9000

7-5

Devils

+14000

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.

You can back New York Islanders at -104 to win against New Jersey Devils, with the latter trading at -115. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 53%.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -102.

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Moneyline

Devils

-115

Islanders

-104

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+140

Tie

+310

Islanders

+150

Puck Line

Devils -1.5

+210

Islanders +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-120

Over 5.5

-102

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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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