New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Devils

The New York Islanders square off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 5.

The -108 about the Islanders look really attractive when it comes to the Moneyline. We think the Devils can be beaten, so this is our betting prediction.

New York Islanders won their previous game which was at home. It was a 5-4 (OT) triumph at UBS Arena against Pittsburgh Penguins. Bo Horvat bagged two goals, while Ryan Pulock, Matthew Schaefer and Mathew Barzal scored once.

New Jersey Devils have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 3-0 home defeat to Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center. Devils lost the shots on goal battle, 24-25.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Islanders who came out on top when they last played the Devils. At UBS Arena, a 9-0 win was recorded. The Islanders have four straight victories against the Devils. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-24-2	2.7	.906	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Jake Allen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-17-2	2.8	.903	1
23/24	6-6-1	3.11	.900	0

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have given up 3.1 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.2%.

Mathew Barzal is the top points scorer with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, with Matthew Schaefer recording 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.52 goal against average with a .914 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Devils have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

The top points scorer is Dougie Hamilton with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, while Cody Glass is next best after having 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.56 GAA with a .895 SV%.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

We cover the key New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We think that New York Islanders should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win and there’s juice in the -108 available.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Islanders vs Devils stats:

• Islanders have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Islanders have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Devils have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Devils have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Devils have lost their last 2 games.
• Devils have lost their last 4 games against Islanders.

Islanders Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dawson Mercer Under 1.5 Shots -149

Dawson Mercer (Devils) has totaled Under 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. Using this stat, we can take betting odds of -149 that this Shots on Goal wager falls short of the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 4 - 1 Devils

We’re predicting the Islanders to land a 4-1 victory and this is available at +1400. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Devils

1-0

Islanders

+3500

Devils

+3500

2-0

Islanders

+3400

Devils

+3400

2-1

Islanders

+1050

Devils

+1050

3-0

Islanders

+2400

Devils

+2400

3-1

Islanders

+1500

Devils

+1500

3-2

Islanders

+800

Devils

+800

4-0

Islanders

+3400

Devils

+3300

4-1

Islanders

+1400

Devils

+1400

4-2

Islanders

+1600

Devils

+1600

4-3

Islanders

+1200

Devils

+1200

5-0

Islanders

+7000

Devils

+6600

5-1

Islanders

+2500

Devils

+2500

5-2

Islanders

+2000

Devils

+1800

5-3

Islanders

+3000

Devils

+2800

5-4

Islanders

+2800

Devils

+2800

6-0

Islanders

+11000

Devils

+10000

6-1

Islanders

+7000

Devils

+6000

6-2

Islanders

+4000

Devils

+3500

6-3

Islanders

+4000

Devils

+4000

6-4

Islanders

+7000

Devils

+6600

6-5

Islanders

+7500

Devils

+7000

7-1

Islanders

+12000

Devils

+11000

7-2

Islanders

+11000

Devils

+10000

7-3

Islanders

+8000

Devils

+7500

7-4

Islanders

+10000

Devils

+9000

7-5

Islanders

+14000

Devils

+13000

7-6

Islanders

+14000

Devils

+14000

8-4

Islanders

+14000

Devils

+14000

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New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils 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.

This could be a close-run game according to the sportsbooks. New Jersey Devils are trading at -110 and the same Moneyline odds are available for New York Islanders. It’s down to the bettors to decide which is a more attractive proposition.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s +108.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Islanders

-110

Devils

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+155

Tie

+310

Devils

+140

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-263

Devils -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-132

Over 5.5

+108

The gambling sites will have goalie and player props available for each game. Check out the various odds and take a view on whether a player’s Assists, Blocked Shots or Powerplay Points will hit over or under a certain line.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.80 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 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 21.9
• Hits: 16.1
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 4
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

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