The New York Islanders (7-6-2) and New Jersey Devils (11-4-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Devils are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+104o / -125u). The Devils are a -155 favorite to win outright, while the Islanders are +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Islanders vs. Devils predictions and NHL picks.
Islanders vs. Devils Odds, Pick
| Islanders Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 6.5 +104o / -125u | +130 |
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +160 | 6.5 +104o / -125u | -155 |
Islanders vs. Devils Spread: Devils -1.5 (+160 ), Islanders +1.5 (-190)
Islanders vs. Devils Over/Under: 6.5 (+104o / -125u)
Islanders vs. Devils Moneyline: Islanders +130, Devils -155
Islanders vs. Devils Preview
The "Tickets vs. Money NHL Dogs" system plays the regular-season tug of war between public tickets and sharper wallets by isolating modest underdogs in the +110 to +150 range that attract a small share of overall tickets but a meaningfully larger share of the money.
When the money share exceeds the ticket share by roughly 15 to 30 percentage points, it signals targeted professional interest while the broader market still leans toward the favorite, keeping the price from fully adjusting.
In a league defined by parity and low scoring, that mismatch in conviction, combined with a short underdog price, creates outsized closing value and a steady stream of live 'dogs the public is late to respect.
Islanders vs. Devils Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 190-210 (48%) with an 8% ROI, and it’s off to an 8-9 (47%) start this season with a 5% ROI.
Best Bet: Islanders Moneyline
