- The Islanders are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Rangers vs. Islanders Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: MSGS | MSG2
The New York Rangers (22-25) visit UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders (28-19) on Jan. 28 in Elmont, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
The Islanders are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Rangers vs. Islanders Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Rangers vs. Islanders Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rangers | +1.5 -200 | 6.5 +100 | +120 |
| Islanders | -1.5 +165 | 6.5 -120 | -145 |
Rangers vs Islanders Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Islanders will win this game with 80.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Rangers vs Islanders Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 72.5% 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
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+9.50 Units / 22% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.70 Units / 52% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+7.15 Units / 59% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.65 Units / 48% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 away games (+4.05 Units / 15% ROI)
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+7.95 Units / 44% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+6.45 Units / 50% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+6.25 Units / 29% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+4.70 Units / 19% ROI)
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 26-27 against the spread this NHL season (-7.95 Units / -9.09% ROI).
- Rangers are 22-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.1 Units /-21.86% ROI
- Rangers are 22-29 when betting the Over for -10 Units / -16.85% ROI
- Rangers are 29-22 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units /10.01% ROI
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 28-24 against the spread this NHL season (-4.55 Units /-5.1% ROI).
- Islanders are 28-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 9.64% ROI
- Islanders are 22-28 when betting the Over for -8.6 Units / -14.93% ROI
- Islanders are 28-22 when betting the Under for +4.55 Units / 7.93% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Islanders vs Rangers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | +165 |
| Artemi Panarin (NYR) | +165 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +195 |
| J.T. Miller (NYR) | +220 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | +225 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Islanders vs Rangers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Anthony Duclair (NYI) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Matthew Schaefer (NYI) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -130 |
| Emil Heineman (NYI) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Islanders vs Rangers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +105 |
| Anthony Duclair (NYI) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -140 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
| Matthew Schaefer (NYI) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +140 |
| Emil Heineman (NYI) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +135 |
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Rangers are 4-15 (.211) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 114-100 (.533) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 21-31 (.404) this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 12-25 (.324) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Islanders are 28-23 (.549) 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: .504
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders were 11-22 (.333) when drawing more penalties last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .508
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 primary assisted on 14 goals 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 had 49 high danger chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have 0.5 points per game while shorthanded this month — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Islanders have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Islanders scored on 15% of rush chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders scored on 8% of cycle chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers have allowed 33 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers had a .588 slot save percentage in overtime last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .775
The Rangers have a .649 slot save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .786
The Rangers allowed 43 rush chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
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 allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have 112.4 goals saved above expected since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 36.6
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