New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders Odds, Analysis, NHL Betting Pick
The New York Islanders and New Yorkers are playing each other on Thursday. The Islanders are the current Metropolitan Division leaders. New Jersey is the second-place team in the Eastern Conference.
New York Rangers are the favorite against the New York Islanders at sportsbooks. The total is at 6.5 goals.
New York Rangers are the favorite against the New York Islanders at 3.1-3.0.
The Rangers lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild Tuesday. They had won two games in a row before that. Two of their last three losses have been decided by one goal. Henrik Lundqvist has started the last seven games and he has been solid.
The New York Islanders have dominated the series with the Rangers recently, winning the past five meetings and nine of the last 10. The Islanders won 7-2 at Madison Square Garden in the most recent meeting.
The New York Rangers have beaten the New Zealand Islanders only once since 2015. The Islanders are the better bet here and will extend their series winning streak to six.
New York Rangers are 3-8 in their past 11 games. The Rangers have lost all of their last 10 games on the road.
