In this article, we will formulate an Islanders vs Devils prediction for this NHL showdown on Monday, April 15th at the Prudential Center. We will take a look at:
-The New York Islanders recent form and recent player performance
-The New Jersey Devils recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Islanders and Devils.
Islanders Look to Bounce Back
The Islanders in the last game faced off against the New York Rangers, and they scored only two goals on the way to the shootout loss. The Islanders are averaging 2.95 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.16 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 20th. Mathew Brazal has scored 23 goals and added 57 assists so far this season. The Islanders will face the Penguins after this game.
Devils Offense Struggled in Last Game
The Devils in the last game failed to score any goals against the Philadelphia Flyers and that led to the defeat. Two games ago against the Toronto Maple Leafs, they scored six goals, and they are going to need to get that offense going back here. The Devils are averaging 3.25 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.42 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th, while the defense is ranked 27th. Jesper Bratt has scored 27 goals and added 55 assists so far this season.
New Jersey Devils Team Facts
- The Devils have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last 13 games between the Islanders and Devils at Prudential Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 14 games as home underdogs.
- The Devils have won the third period in each of their last four home games against the Islanders.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The Islanders have won each of their last six night games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Islanders’ last 13 games at Prudential Center.
- The Islanders have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last nine games following a shootout loss.
Islanders vs Devils Prediction
I really don’t trust either of these offenses right now, and that is going to be the difference here. The Devils are averaging 3.25 goals, but they failed to score any goals in the last game. The SIaldners are averaging only 2.95 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Both teams are going to struggle to score and this game will stay under the total.