New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Prediction 12/27/2025 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Dec 15, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
New York Rangers
New York Islanders
Team Records
19-16-4
20-13-4
Where
UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
When
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Time
06:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The New York Rangers and the New York Islanders meet Saturday in NHL action from the UBS Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders prediction.
New York Rangers Recap
The New York Rangers come into this game looking to add on to their 7-3 win over Washington last time out to sit at 19-16-4 this season. After this game, the Rangers will head on the road for a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Rangers Win 3 Of Last 4
Artemi Panarin has 38 points with 14 goals and 24 assists while Adam Fox has 26 points with 23 assists. JT Miller has 22 points with 10 goals and 12 assists while Will Cuylle has 23 points with 10 goals and 13 assists and Mika Zibanejad has 29 points with 12 goals and 17 assists. Alexis Lafreniere also has 20 points with 12 assists as well this season. Igor Shesterkin has gone 16-11-3 with a 2.55 GAA and a .908 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 3-5-1 with a 1.79 GAA and a .937 save percentage in goal for the Rangers so far this season.
New York Islanders Recap
The New York Islanders come into this game looking to build on their 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils last time out to sit at 20-13-4 this season. After this game, the Islanders will head on the road for a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Islanders Snap Three-Game Skid
Bo Horvat has a team-high 31 points with a team-high 19 goals and 12 assists while Mathew Barzal has 29 points with 10 goals and 19 assists. Matthew Schaefer has 24 points with 9 goals and 15 assists and Anders Lee has 24 points with 9 goals and 15 assists. Emil Heineman has 18 points with 12 goals and 6 assists. J-G Pageau has 14 points with 6 goals and 8 assists and Jonathan Drouin has 16 points with 13 assists. Ilya Sorokin is 12-10-2 with a 2.55 GAA and a .910 save percentage while David Rittich is 8-3-2 with a 2.42 GAA and a .913 save percentage in goal for the Islanders so far this season.
New York Rangers @ New York Islanders Betting Trends: December 27, 2025
Why the New York Islanders will win
The home team has won seven of the Islanders’ last eight games.
The Rangers have lost nine of their last 10 games as underdogs following a road win.
The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games following a road win.
The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last five games following a home win.
The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the New York Rangers will win
The Rangers have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Islanders have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last 13 games.
The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The Islanders have lost the first period in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Islanders’ last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Each of the Rangers’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last four home games against the Rangers.
The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Rangers’ last six road games against the Islanders.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in home games.
Kyle Palmieri has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau has recorded two assists against the Rangers this season – most against any opponent.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
Will Cuylle has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last four games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Vladislav Gavrikov has scored five career goals against the Islanders – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
The New York Islanders rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.38%).
The New York Islanders rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.70).
The New York Rangers rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.62).
The New York Rangers rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.69).
New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders Prediction
I’m on the Rangers here. I just think the Rangers are worth the look on the road where they’ve been playing their best this season, while the Islanders are back to having issues offensively where two goals seems like the regular for the Islander offense as of late. I think the Rangers take care of business here so give me the Rangers in this one.
