New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils NHL Betting Tips and Predictions
by Steve Beck | Apr 2, 2022
Islanders vs. Devils Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils got a hat trick from Yegor Sharangovich in their last game, and now will host the New York Islanders on Sunday, April 3. The Devils are underdogs despite being at home, at +136, and the Islanders are -160. Find more below on the Islanders vs. Devils betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Islanders vs. Devils Betting Line
Islanders vs Devils Betting Information
| Favorite |
Moneyline |
Underdog |
Moneyline |
| Islanders |
-160 |
Devils |
+136 |
Islanders vs. Devils Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, April 3, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Arena: Prudential Center
Computer Predictions for Islanders vs. Devils
Computer picks for Islanders vs Devils
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Devils (+1.5)
|
Over (5.5)
|
Islanders 4 Devils 3
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Islanders vs. Devils Betting Trends
New York has gone 25-13 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.
The Islanders have a record of 14-4 this season in games with their moneyline odds shorter than -160.
The moneyline odds imply that New York has a 61.5% chance of winning this contest.
New York Islanders Leaders
Brock Nelson is currently one of New York’s top contributors (49 total points), having registered 32 goals and 17 assists.
Mathew Barzal has 14 goals and 34 assists to total 48 points (0.8 per game).
Anders Lee has 40 total points for New York, with 25 goals and 15 assists.
In 43 games, Ilya Sorokin has a record of 21-14-7. He has conceded 97 goals (2.30 goals against average) and has recorded 1226 saves.
New York Islanders Season Stats
The Islanders are ranked 25th in the NHL with 186 goals this season, an average of 2.8 per contest.
On defense, the Islanders are one of the best squads in NHL play, giving up 177 goals to rank third.
The team is ranked 16th in goal differential at +9.
The Islanders have put up 34 power-play goals on 170 power-play chances this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL.
The Islanders’ offense has the NHL’s 19th-ranked power-play conversion rate (20%).
The Islanders’ offense has recorded three shorthanded goals this season (24th among all teams).
The Islanders’ 83.8% penalty-kill success rate is currently fourth-best in the NHL.
The Islanders’ players win 51.3% of their faceoffs to rank 10th in the NHL.
The Islanders shoot 9.5% as a team, ranked 16th-best in the league.
The Islanders’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 25 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game.
Devils vs. Islanders Betting Trends
The Devils have secured an upset victory in 13, or 26.5%, of the 49 games they have played while the underdog this season.
New Jersey has won seven of its 28 games when it is the underdog by +136 or longer on the moneyline.
The moneyline implies a 42.4% chance of victory for the Devils.
New Jersey Devils Leaders
Jesper Bratt’s 22 goals and 43 assists in 63 contests give him 65 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Jack Hughes is pivotal for New Jersey’s attack with 55 total points (1.1 per game), including 25 goals and 30 assists through 48 contests.
New Jersey’s Nico Hischier has 48 points (18 goals, 30 assists) this season.
Mackenzie Blackwood has a 9-9-3 record this season, with an .894 save percentage (46th in the league). In 23 games, he has 593 saves, and has conceded 70 goals (3.3 goals against average).
New Jersey Devils Season Stats
The Devils’ 201 total goals (three per game) rank 18th in the NHL.
The Devils have conceded 243 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 28th.
Their 24th-ranked goal differential is -42.
The Devils have put up 33 power-play goals this season (on 189 power-play chances). That ranks 27th in the NHL.
The Devils’ power-play conversion rate (17.5%) ranks 27th in the league.
The Devils have scored five shorthanded goals this season (18th among NHL squads).
The 80.9% penalty-kill percentage the Devils have registered is the league’s 10th-best rate.
The Devils win 47.2% of their faceoffs. That’s the 28th-ranked rate in the NHL.
The Devils are shooting 9.4% (19th in the league).
The Devils have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
Islanders and Devils Injury Report
Islanders: Cal Clutterbuck: Out For Season (Shoulder), Ilya Sorokin: Day To Day (Upper Body), Scott Mayfield: Out (Lower-body)
Devils: Pavel Zacha: Day To Day (Upper-body), Mackenzie Blackwood: Out (Left Heel), Jonathan Bernier: Out For Season (Hip), Miles Wood: Day To Day (Hip)
Betting Tips for Islanders vs. Devils
After looking at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is Islanders on the moneyline at -160 and Devils (+1.5) against the spread. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 5.5 goals.
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