New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/05/26

The New York Islanders are travelling to New Jersey to face the Devils for the 4th and final time this season on Thursday. The Islanders currently lead the season series 3-0 and hope to complete the sweep. In their last matchup, the game quickly got out of hand, with New York winning 9-0 in a contest that was never close. While the Islanders aren’t known for their high-scoring offense, they boast the best goalie tandem in the league and a top-5 penalty kill. Their strong defensive play is key to their success.

On the other hand, New Jersey has lost 4 of its last 5 games and is just trying to get to the Olympic break. Jack Hughes will not play tonight as he prepares for his trip to Italy. Even if he were in the lineup, it’s uncertain if it would make a significant difference. The Devils average only 2.54 goals per game despite taking nearly 30 shots each night. While their goaltending has shown some improvements, it still falls short of expectations. Even with better performances from both goalies, they likely wouldn’t receive enough goal support to make a difference. This matchup should be a closely contested battle between 2 division rivals, but the Islanders should be favored to come away with the victory.

Islanders vs Devils Prediction: NY Islanders ML (-110) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number or better.

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