- The Islanders are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Islanders vs. Rangers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MSG | MSS2
The New York Islanders (28-19) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (22-25) on Jan. 29 in New York, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Islanders are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Islanders vs. Rangers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Islanders vs. Rangers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Islanders | -1.5 +165 | 6 -105 | -145 |
| Rangers | +1.5 -200 | 6 -115 | +118 |
Islanders vs Rangers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Islanders will win this game with 60.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Islanders vs Rangers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 away games (+9.75 Units / 45% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+9.00 Units / 47% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 away games (+8.55 Units / 85% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+8.40 Units / 20% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 away games (+5.10 Units / 24% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+8.20 Units / 62% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.75 Units / 52% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.70 Units / 51% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.40 Units / 29% ROI)
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 29-24 against the spread this NHL season (-2.85 Units / -3.16% ROI).
- Islanders are 29-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.75 Units /11.05% ROI
- Islanders are 23-28 when betting the Over for -7.5 Units / -12.8% ROI
- Islanders are 28-23 when betting the Under for +3.25 Units /5.54% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 26-28 against the spread this NHL season (-9.9 Units /-11.07% ROI).
- Rangers are 22-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.1 Units / -23.05% ROI
- Rangers are 23-29 when betting the Over for -8.9 Units / -14.75% ROI
- Rangers are 29-23 when betting the Under for +4.5 Units / 7.59% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Rangers vs Islanders
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +145 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | +175 |
| J.T. Miller (NYR) | +200 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | +220 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | +240 |
| Emil Heineman (NYI) | +275 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Rangers vs Islanders
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair (NYI) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +170 |
| Matthew Schaefer (NYI) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -145 |
| Emil Heineman (NYI) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Rangers vs Islanders
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 -105 | 2.5 -125 |
| Matthew Schaefer (NYI) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Emil Heineman (NYI) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +135 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Islanders are 29-23 (.558) this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 10-1 (.909) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .503
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders were 4-29 (.121) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Rangers are 21-32 (.396) this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 4-15 (.211) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 59-74 (.444) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 4-3 (.571) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .497
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders scored on 8% of cycle chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders scored on 15% of rush chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders have scored on 5% of second chance opportunities in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have scored on 10% of second chance opportunities this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers had 0.5 points per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Rangers had 6 cycle chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers recorded 1.3 shots per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
The Rangers scored 18 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have 112.1 goals saved above expected since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 36.5
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 11% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have a .846 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
The Islanders have 106.4 goals saved above expected in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 35.1
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers have allowed 36 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Rangers have allowed 11 forecheck chances against the power play this month — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed 2.8 rush chances per game in the second period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
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