New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Islanders

The Rangers take on the Islanders in the Battle of New York at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, December 27.

We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -100 that the Rangers are able to secure a victory over the Islanders.

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New York Rangers won their previous game by a 7-3 scoreline. It was on the road against Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Vincent Trocheck landed 3 points which includes 2 goals and 1 assist.

New York Islanders won their last game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at UBS Arena against New Jersey Devils. Simon Holmstroem and Adam Pelech scored one goal each. Goalie David Rittich had a great game and ended up with 31 saves (.969).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders beat the Rangers when the teams last met. It was a 5-0 scoreline at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Igor Shesterkin (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-11-3	2.6	.908	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

Ilya Sorokin (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-10-2	2.6	.910	3
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have given up 3.0 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.9%.

Artemi Panarin is the top points scorer with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, with Mika Zibanejad recording 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.93 goal against average with a .895 save percentage.

The Islanders have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 22.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 32.0 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Anders Lee with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Mathew Barzal is next in line after having 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.47 GAA with a .922 SV%, including one shutout.

New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for New York Rangers vs New York Islanders with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We think that New York Rangers should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win and there’s juice in the -100 available.

We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions

Key Rangers vs Islanders stats:

• Rangers have won 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Rangers have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Islanders have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Islanders have lost 8 of their last 10 games against Rangers.

Rangers Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this 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: Mathew Barzal Under 2.5 Shots -154

Mathew Barzal (Islanders) has recorded Under 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. There’s every chance that the same thing will happen here, with odds of -154 that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Goal line.

Latest Mathew Barzal Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+200

First

+1200

Assists

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 4 - 1 Islanders

A 4-1 win in favor of the Rangers can be backed at odds of +1500. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Islanders

1-0

Rangers

+4000

Islanders

+4000

2-0

Rangers

+4000

Islanders

+4000

2-1

Rangers

+1200

Islanders

+1150

3-0

Rangers

+2800

Islanders

+2500

3-1

Rangers

+1600

Islanders

+1600

3-2

Rangers

+800

Islanders

+800

4-0

Rangers

+3500

Islanders

+3500

4-1

Rangers

+1500

Islanders

+1400

4-2

Rangers

+1600

Islanders

+1500

4-3

Rangers

+1150

Islanders

+1100

5-0

Rangers

+7000

Islanders

+6600

5-1

Rangers

+2800

Islanders

+2400

5-2

Rangers

+1900

Islanders

+1700

5-3

Rangers

+2800

Islanders

+2500

5-4

Rangers

+2500

Islanders

+2400

6-0

Rangers

+11000

Islanders

+10000

6-1

Rangers

+6600

Islanders

+6000

6-2

Rangers

+4000

Islanders

+3400

6-3

Rangers

+3500

Islanders

+3500

6-4

Rangers

+6000

Islanders

+6000

6-5

Rangers

+6600

Islanders

+6000

7-1

Rangers

+12000

Islanders

+10000

7-2

Rangers

+10000

Islanders

+9000

7-3

Rangers

+7500

Islanders

+6600

7-4

Rangers

+9000

Islanders

+8000

7-5

Rangers

+13000

Islanders

+13000

7-6

Rangers

+13000

Islanders

+14000

8-2

Rangers

+13000

Islanders

+14000

8-4

Rangers

+13000

Islanders

+14000

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New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline odds are -120 that New York Islanders win, while New York Rangers have been chalked up at -100. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 50%.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -104.

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Moneyline

Rangers

-100

Islanders

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+155

Tie

+320

Islanders

+138

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-263

Islanders -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-118

Over 5.5

-104

Artemi Panarin can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +165. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +1000.

Player Goals

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

First

+165

Anytime

+1000

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

First

+180

Anytime

+1150

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+270

Anytime

+1500

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

First

+320

Anytime

+1800

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Gabe Perreault (Rangers)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Noah Laba (Rangers)

First

+525

Anytime

+2500

Maxim Shabanov (Islanders)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Calum Ritchie (Islanders)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Jonny Brodzinski (Rangers)

First

+725

Anytime

+3000

Brennan Othmann (Rangers)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Taylor Raddysh (Rangers)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Vladislav Gavrikov (Rangers)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Casey Cizikas (Islanders)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Scott Morrow (Rangers)

First

+950

Anytime

+4000

Marc Gatcomb (Islanders)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4000

Sam Carrick (Rangers)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Matt Rempe (Rangers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Braden Schneider (Rangers)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Scott Mayfield (Islanders)

First

+2200

Anytime

+6000

Player Assists

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-125

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-175

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Rangers 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

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 26.2
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 26.9
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.6
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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