New Jersey Devils (41-31-7) vs New York Islanders (34-33-12)
Game Info: Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm (Prudential Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -185 / New York Islanders +154 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 13th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 34-33-12 this year after they lost to Philadelphia in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York led 2-1 after the second period, but they needed a goal with about a minute left in regulation to tie the game, before losing in the shootout. The Islanders out shot Philadelphia by a total of 40-22, won 57.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Horvat, Lee, and Dobson, while Hogberg stopped 19 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that game, the Islanders lost to the Rangers by a score of 9-2 and the Predators by a score of 7-6. New York has lost eight of their last ten games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 80 points. New York has scored 2.77 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 12.8% on the power play and 71.9% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led New York with 26 goals, 28 assists, and 228 shots on goal, while Anders Lee has added 28 goals, 24 assists, and 220 shots on goal. Marcus Hogberg is 2-5-2 with a 3.17 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 41-31-7 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New Jersey led 2-0 in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Devils outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 28-23, won 53.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Haula and Palat, while Allen stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Devils lost to the Bruins by a score of 7-2, but did beat the Rangers by a score of 4-0 before that. New Jersey has split their last six games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 89 points. New Jersey has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 2.66 goals against per game, while also going 27.5% on the power play and 81.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 21 goals, 67 assists, and 174 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 35 goals, 32 assists, and 184 shots on goal this year. Jacob Markstrom is 26-15-6 with a 2.53 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Why the Devils will beat the Islanders
- The Islanders have lost each of their last eight games as road underdogs.
- The Devils have won five of their last six day games following a home loss.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in seven of their last nine home games against the Islanders following a loss.
- The Devils have won the third period in each of their last five day games at Prudential Center when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last six day games against Eastern Conference opponents at Prudential Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Islanders’ last nine games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Islanders’ last eight games at Prudential Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Islanders and Devils at Prudential Center.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with the Devils as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven home appearances against the Islanders.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Devils’ last 13 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with the Islanders as road underdogs.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Islanders as underdogs against the Devils.
- Bo Horvat has scored a goal in four of the Islanders’ last five day games.
Islanders vs Devils Prediction
New Jersey comes into this matchup coasting into the postseason, as they are solidified in the third spot in the Metro, so they don’t really have much to play for. The Devils are 19-15-5 at home this year, while the Islanders are below .500 on the road. New York has had some defensive issues in recent games and they will be on a back to back here. The Islanders are scoring just 2.77 goals per game this year and their lack of consistent play has really hurt them. New Jersey is the better team and I think they will want to start ramping up their play to get ready for the playoffs. Take the Devils -1.5 here.