New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Betting Odds, Picks & Analysis. (April 9)
Eastern Conference leaders, the New York Rangers (52-21-4), clash with playoff hopefuls, the New York Islanders (35-27-15), on April 9th.
- Rangers on Fire: Boast best record in the East, dominant on the road (25-11-4), and have won 8 of their last 10.
- Islanders Chasing Playoffs: Sit in 7th place and have won 4 straight games overall.
Betting Breakdown:
- Rangers favored: Slight edge in puck line record, strong record as favorites.
- Islanders hope: Better record as underdogs, struggle with puck line at home.
- High-scoring affair expected: Both teams average over 6 goals per game.
Can the Rangers extend their streak, or will the Islanders steal a home win? Check out the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
Game Information
| New York Rangers vs New York Islanders |
| Location of the Game: UBS Arena, Elmont |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, April 9th 7:00 ET |
| Reason: 2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Rangers vs Islanders Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Rangers | 53-21-4-110pts | 3 | 7 | Puck Line NYI +1.5 |
ML NYI +108 |
Total OVER 5.5 |
| Islanders | 35-27-15-85pts | 4 | ||||
- AI Picks: New York Islanders 4 – New York Rangers 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Islanders +1.5 | ML Islanders +108 | OVER 5.5
New York Rangers Game Analysis
The Rangers are firing on all cylinders offensively. Here’s the breakdown:
- Goal Power: They average a solid 3.4 goals per game (7th in NHL) and pepper opponents with shots (14th in shots per game).
- Shot Volume Success: Their dominance is often tied to shot volume – they boast a 31-14 record when outshooting opponents, but still manage a strong 20-6 record even when outshot according to NHL team stats
- Key Injuries: Keep an eye on key players Blake Wheeler (knee) and Filip Chytil (upper body) who are listed as out for the game.
New York Islanders Game Analysis
The Islanders play a defensive brand of hockey. Here’s a quick look:
- Defense Shines: Ranked 3rd in the NHL for fewest goals allowed (opponent averages only 3.26 goals per game).
- Shots on Goal: Islanders average a decent 18th in the league for shots on goal per game.
- Opportunistic Offense: Interestingly, their record is better in games where they are outshot (21-15) compared to games with more shots (14-12).
Injury Update: Defenseman Scott Mayfield is listed as out with a lower body injury according to NHL injuries
New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Head-to-Head
Over the previous five Rangers vs Islanders matchups, the Rangers have put together a record of 3-2. Against the spread, the Rangers have the edge at 2-1 over their last three games vs. the Islanders. However, the Islanders have gone 1-2 in their last three home games vs. the Rangers. Looking back over the previous three times that the Rangers and Islanders have faced off, they have combined to average 8 goals per game and have an over/under record of 3-0.
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