NHL Prediction: New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
New Jersey DevilsNew York Islanders host New Jersey Devils at UBS in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders are 13th with 16 points from 15 games, 12 points behind conference leader Carolina. The Devils are fifth with 22 points from 16 games and can extend their advantage over the teams chasing the playoff places.
New York Islanders: production without defensive stability
Recent form and home trend
The Islanders have won 2 of their last 5 games, losing 3. They scored in 4 of those games. Their victories came away to Nashville and Minnesota; both home games ended in defeats, 0:4 against Edmonton and 3:5 against Carolina. Those losses form their current 2-game losing run.
Strengths, weaknesses and personnel
New York scored 4 goals in each of its consecutive road wins, but the shutout against Edmonton exposed its inconsistency at UBS. The defensive problems extended beyond the home defeats: Dallas scored 6 against the Islanders.
- Carolina Hurricaneshome3:5
- Edmonton Oilershome0:4
- Minnesota Wildaway4:3
- Nashville Predatorsaway4:3
- Dallas Starsaway3:6
New Jersey Devils: a sharper current trajectory
Winning run and scoring profile
New Jersey has won 4 of its last 5 games and is on a 3-game winning streak. The Devils scored in every game. They scored 5 in each of their away wins over Dallas and Vegas, but lost 2:5 in Colorado.
Advantages and possible vulnerabilities
The Devils scored 4 against Edmonton and beat St. Louis with 5 in their latest 2 home games. They also conceded in all 5, including 4 against St. Louis: their attack has had to compensate for defensive lapses.
New Jersey has scored 57 goals and allowed 47 this season.
- St. Louis Blueshome5:4
- Edmonton Oilershome4:3
- Vegas Golden Knightsaway5:2
- Colorado Avalancheaway2:5
- Dallas Starsaway5:1
Head-to-head record favors the Islanders
Across 15 official meetings in the last 5 years, New York has won 10 and New Jersey 5, with no draws. The Islanders won the latest competitive fixture, a 6:0 win in New Jersey on October 3, 2026. New Jersey won both September preseason games, the most recent 1:4, though those carry less weight than competitive fixtures.
Recent official results range from New York’s 2:1 win to its 9:0 home victory in January. That spread offers little support for a consistently low-scoring matchup.
- 03.10.2026New Jersey Devils0:6New York IslandersNHL
- 26.09.2026New York Islanders1:4New Jersey DevilsNHL. Preseason Matches
- 20.09.2026New Jersey Devils2:1New York IslandersNHL. Preseason Matches
- 06.02.2026New Jersey Devils1:3New York IslandersNHL
- 07.01.2026New York Islanders9:0New Jersey DevilsNHL
Roster news and the situational backdrop
The Islanders are without Ryan Pulock for 2 to 4 weeks because of an upper-body injury, while Alexander Romanov remains on the injured list. Hutton signed a 1-year contract on November 6, adding defensive depth, but his role in this game is unconfirmed.
Rodriguez was questionable before New Jersey’s November 3 game against Edmonton; his status for this matchup remains unclear. Goaltender Remi Poirier was traded to Washington on November 4, with the effect on New Jersey’s goaltending not yet quantifiable. Neither team has a confirmed suspension.
Our first-period pick
Our bet is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.4. The case concerns the early phase, not a low-scoring game overall: the Islanders' recent home scoring offers less support for an early exchange. That makes their contribution to an early exchange the weaker side of this selection.
With Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov unavailable, New York have reason to protect their depleted defence rather than trade chances immediately. New Jersey's 3 consecutive wins make an away goal a clear risk, but one team scoring does not defeat this bet. The Devils scored 5 in each of their last 2 road victories; those full-game totals do not establish how quickly they will start here. A plausible first-period score is 0:1.
Final betting verdict
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.4 is our selection, with the Islanders' recent home scoring record offering the clearest support. The defensive absences are a risk, so this is a restrained first-period position rather than a prediction of a quiet full game.
FAQ
When does New York Islanders — New Jersey Devils kick off?
The match starts on 07.11.2026 at 19:00 (New York), UBS (Elmont).
What is the prediction for New York Islanders — New Jersey Devils?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.4.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: New York Islanders win — 31%, draw — 23%, New Jersey Devils win — 46%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Carolina Hurricaneshome3:5
- Edmonton Oilershome0:4
- Minnesota Wildaway4:3
- Nashville Predatorsaway4:3
- Dallas Starsaway3:6
- St. Louis Blueshome5:4
- Edmonton Oilershome4:3
- Vegas Golden Knightsaway5:2
- Colorado Avalancheaway2:5
- Dallas Starsaway5:1
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 15 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 56:46 | 22 |
| 5 | New Jersey Devils | 16 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 57:47 | 22 |
| 6 | Ottawa Senators | 17 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 54:52 | 21 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 49:48 | 16 |
| 13 | New York Islanders | 15 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 43:44 | 16 |
| 14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 15 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 40:47 | 14 |
Head-to-head
- 03.10.2026New Jersey Devils0:6New York IslandersNHL
- 26.09.2026New York Islanders1:4New Jersey DevilsNHL. Preseason Matches
- 20.09.2026New Jersey Devils2:1New York IslandersNHL. Preseason Matches
- 06.02.2026New Jersey Devils1:3New York IslandersNHL
- 07.01.2026New York Islanders9:0New Jersey DevilsNHL
About the match
- 7 November · 19:00 New York
- Venue: UBS (Elmont)
Odds
Odds updated 06.11 19:10
Market view and goal-line direction
The 1X2 market favors New Jersey, with an away-win probability of 45%, against 32.2% for a home win and 22.8% for a draw. The away-win odds are shortening, while the home-win and draw odds are drifting.
Over 5.5 has a 53.9% probability, but its odds are rising; Under 5.5 is at 46.1% and shortening. BTTS Yes is assessed at 89.6%, also with rising odds, while BTTS No stands at 10.4% and is shortening.
The scoring records favor Over 5.5, but the move toward Under tempers that preference.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.4
- Odds at prediction
- 1.41
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 65%
- Market estimate
- 66%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
