In this article, we will formulate an Islanders vs Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Preview
The Devils have 58 points this season with a 28-26-2 record, and are 20-36 ATS and 24-32 in over/under. They have a 13-11-2 home record and a 15-15-0 road record and are sitting 6th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-0 home loss to the Blue Jackets, and their previous three games were a 4-1 road loss to the Senators, a 3-2 home overtime win over the Predators, and a 4-3 home loss to the Jets.
Offensively, the Devils are averaging 2.54 goals per game and are scoring 21.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 78.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nico Hischier leads the Devils with 41 points and 18 goals, while Jesper Bratt leads the team in assists with 27. Jacob Markstrom is the starting goalie for the Devils, and he has a 15-13-1 record, with 3.20 GAA and .882 SV%. Jake Allen is the backup goalie and he has a 12-13-1 record, with 2.68 GAA and .907 SV%.
New York Islanders Preview
The Islanders have 67 points this season with a 31-21-5 record, and are 29-28 ATS and 25-29 in over/under. They have a 16-10-2 home record and a 15-11-3 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-4 home overtime win over the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 4-1 road loss to the Capitals, a 4-3 home win over the Predators, and a 2-1 road win over the Rangers.
Offensively, the Islanders are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring 15.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.74 goals per game and are killing 82.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Mathew Barzal leads the Islanders with 50 points and 34 assists, while Bo Horvat leads the team in goals with 23. Ilya Sorokin is the starting goalie for the Islanders, and he has a 19-13-2 record, with 2.48 GAA and .915 SV%. David Rittich is the backup goalie and he has a 12-8-3 record, with 2.57 GAA and .900 SV%.
New York Islanders @ New Jersey Devils Betting Trends: February 5, 2026
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Islanders have lost seven of their last eight road games following a win.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games at Prudential Center following a home win.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against the Islanders following a home loss.
- The Islanders have lost the third period in four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Islanders have won each of their last six games at Prudential Center against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 17 night games at Prudential Center.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against the Devils.
- The Islanders have won the second period in each of their last four games against the Devils.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the Islanders’ last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Devils’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last 10 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 10 Thursday at Prudential Center.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 Thursday appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jonas Siegenthaler has recorded seven blocks against the Islanders this season – equal-most against any opponent.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Mathew Barzal has scored a goal in five of the Islanders’ last six games.
- Calum Ritchie has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances in road games.
- Mathew Barzal has scored two goals against the Devils this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.54).
- The New Jersey Devils have recorded the most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (8).
- The New York Islanders rank 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.74).
- The New York Islanders rank T29th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.79%).
Islanders vs Devils Prediction
The Islanders have won all three meetings against the Devils this season, having won their only visit in New Jersey by 3-2 in overtime. They are also 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against the Devils.
In this Islanders vs Devils Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. The Islanders have been the better team this season and have won all three meetings against the Devils. They are 4-2 in their last 6 games, while the Devils continue to struggle with a 1-4 record in their last 5 games. The Islanders have been better both offensively and defensively and I don’t expect the Devils to suddenly flip the switch, especially before a lengthy Olympic break. Take the Islanders on the moneyline.