NY Islanders vs NY Rangers Prediction 1/28/26 NHL Picks Today

The New York Rangers and the New York Islanders meet Wednesday in NHL action from the UBS Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders prediction.

New York Rangers Recap

The New York Rangers come into this game looking to add on to their 4-3 OT win over Boston last time out to sit at 22-25-6 this season. After this game, the Rangers will head home for a game against the Isles before heading on the road for a game against Pittsburgh. 

Rangers Snap Three-Game Slide

Artemi Panarin has 57 points with 19 goals and 38 assists while Adam Fox has 28 points with 24 assists. JT Miller has 33 points with 14 goals and 19 assists while Will Cuylle has 26 points with 12 goals and 14 assists and Mika Zibanejad has 49 points with 21 goals and 28 assists. Alexis Lafreniere also has 29 points with 19 assists as well this season. Igor Shesterkin has gone 17-12-4 with a 2.45 GAA and a .913 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 4-11-2 with a 3.17 GAA and an .884 save percentage in goal for the Rangers so far this season.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Rangers and Islanders.
• The Islanders have lost each of their last six games following a road win.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in 18 of their last 19 games as road underdogs following an overtime win.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven night games at UBS Arena following a road win.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last three road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last 13 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Mika Zibanejad has recorded five blocks against the Islanders this season – most against any opponent.

New York Islanders Recap

The New York Islanders come into this game looking to add on to their 4-0 win over Philadelphia last time out to sit at 26-19-5 this season. After this game, the Islanders will head to MSG for a game against the Rangers before hosting the Predators at home.

Islanders Snap Two-Game Skid

Mathew Barzal has 43 points with 12 goals and a team-high 31 assists while Bo Horvat has 33 points with 21 goals ans 12 assists. Matthew Schaefer has 34 points with 13 goals and 21 assists and Anders Lee has 29 points with 11 goals and 18 assists. Emil Heineman has 22 points with 14 goals and 8 assists. Jonathan Drouin has 20 points with 17 assists and Simon Holmstrom has 24 points with 12 goals and 12 assists. Ilya Sorokin is 17-12-2 with a 2.43 GAA and a .916 save percentage while David Rittich is 11-7-3 with a 2.40 GAA and a .910 save percentage in goal for the Islanders so far this season.

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The Islanders have won eight of their last nine night games at UBS Arena.
• The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight night games.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at UBS Arena.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games after coming off overtime.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Duclair has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Rangers.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Islanders’ last 10 night games.
• Anders Lee has scored two goals against the Rangers this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last nine games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Twelve of the Islanders’ last 15 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.

New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders Prediction

I’m on the Islanders here. It’s not one I’m rushing to bet as it is a rivalry and I’m sure the Rangers would love to exact some revenge after the Islanders won the first two meetings this season. I think this is a spot where the Islanders defend home ice as they have all season long and I’ll back the Islanders as a result.