The New York Islanders (8-6-6) and New Jersey Devils (9-9-1) meet Tuesday. Puck drop from the Prudential Center is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
New York dropped a 1-0 shootout contest against the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday. The goose egg came after the Islanders had gone 3-0 with 13 goals scored over their previous 3 games. Tuesday’s game is the front end of a 3-game road trip for the Isles.
The Devils also last played Saturday. They routed the Buffalo Sabres 7-2 in halting a 3-game skid. That game was in Newark and marked New Jersey’s 1st win on home ice since Oct. 29.
New York and New Jersey have met once this season – the Devils downed the Isles 5-4 in overtime Oct. 20.