New York Islanders (34-32-11) vs New York Rangers (36-35-7)
April 10, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Islanders -118 / New York Rangers -102 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 10, at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers (36-35-7, 32-46 ATS) lost three consecutive games to the Devils, Lightning, and Flyers and are now officially out of playoff contention. They were desperate for a win over the Phillies last night but ended up with eight goals conceded, the highest amount of goals allowed in a game this season. New York has 79 points, the same as the Red Wings, Blue Jackets, and Islanders, while the Canadiens have 87 in 8th place in the East.
The Rangers average 2.97 goals per game this year (16th), while they allow 3.05 GPG (18th). Artemi Panarin leads the team with 84 points (35 G and 49 A). Adam Fox contributes 57 points (9 G and 48 A), while Mika Zibanejad has 56 points (17 G and 39 A).
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders (34-32-11, 37-40 ATS) responded to a six-game losing skid with wins over the Wild and Capitals, but when they needed two points the most, they fell short to the Predators in overtime. The Islanders still have minimal chances to reach the playoffs, but it’s going to be extremely hard. They need to win all five remaining games, while Montreal must lose all of its final four games.
The Islanders score 2.78 goals per game on average (24th), while they concede 3.07 GPG (18th). This season, Bo Horvat leads the team with 54 points (26 G and 28 A). Anders Leehas 52 points (28 G and 24 A), while Kyle Palmieri chips in with 48 points (24 G and 24 A).
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last six games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last six home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last three road games against the Islanders.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Islanders rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.78).
- The New York Islanders rank 32nd in the league for power-play goals this season (24).
- The New York Rangers are one of only six teams with a better road points percentage (.526) than home points percentage (.488) this season.
- The New York Rangers rank 6th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.95).
Rangers vs Islanders Prediction
The Rangers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last four. This season, the Rangers won all three duels and allowed just three goals in total. Now when they are out of the playoff picture and with the fact they played last night, I think the Rangers will lack motivation on Thursday, even though they are playing arch-rivals. The Islanders do have a chance with two points here, but without Sorokin, I think their defense will struggle. Eight of the previous ten H2H duels produced 6+ goals, and I am going with another Over here.