In this article, we will formulate an Islanders vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 25th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 25-24-7 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York trailed 4-2 heading into the third period, but they cut the lead to one and nearly tied the game late in regulation. The Islanders outshot Dallas by a total of 37-29, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Duclair, Engvall, and Palmieri, while Sorokin stopped 25 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Islanders lost to the Wild by a score of 6-3 and the Jets by a score of 4-3. New York has lost four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 57 points. New York has scored 2.73 goals per game and they have allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 11.4% on the power play and 70% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 23 goals, 18 assists, and 160 shots on goal, while Bo Horvat has added 19 goals, 22 assists, and 161 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 20-17-4 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 28-25-4 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 5-3 in their last game. New York trailed 3-2 early in the third period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 39-16, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Cuylle, Miller (2), Vesey, and Fox, while Shesterkin stopped 36 out of 39 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Rangers lost to the Sabres by a score of 8-2 but did beat the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-3 before that. New York has won four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 60 points. New York has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 23 goals, 36 assists, and 164 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added five goals, 42 assists, and 100 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 19-20-2 with a 2.98 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Why the Islanders will beat the Rangers
- The Islanders have won each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have lost six of their last seven games following a road win.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games at UBS Arena.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the Rangers will beat the Islanders
- The underdogs have won three of the Islanders’ last four games at UBS Arena.
- The Islanders have lost five of their last six Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 16 Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Rangers have won the third period in five of their last six games against the Islanders.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last three games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last nine games following a home loss.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Adam Pelech has recorded an assist in each of the Islanders’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in four of the Islanders’ last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Bo Horvat has recorded at least one point in each of the Islanders’ last eight home games.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored at least one goal in four of his last five road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last seven games against the Islanders.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against the Islanders.
Islanders vs Rangers Prediction
The Islanders come into this matchup on a three-game losing streak, but they will be back at home for this game. The Islanders are 13-12-2 at home this year, while the Rangers are 14-13-2 on the road. The Rangers have alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they continue to play very inconsistently. The Rangers did beat the Islanders by a score of 5-2 in their first meeting, but that game was back in November. It has been very difficult to know which Rangers team is going to show up on a nightly basis, but we do know both teams have gone over 5.5 goals in each of their last three games. Take the over here.