Islanders vs Rangers Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Battle of New York’s second 2022-23 installment as Isles visit Rangers
Streaking Islanders, Scuffling Rangers
The New York Islanders had been on a roll of late but were stymied in a shutout loss to the Detroit Red Wings. However, they rallied to whip the Calgary Flames Monday night, much to the delight of those who bet online.
The Islanders have now won six out of their last seven gamesand have been fairly reliable versus the NHL betting odds of late. One of those wins came against the “crosstown” Rangers, who they draw again Tuesday night.
The Rangers have now lost back-to-back games after a three-game win streak. Can the Rangers exact revenge on the Isles, or will the “Belmont Parkers” cash again in the sportsbook?
Let’s check the latest NHL odds, stats, injury reports and NHL lines for Islanders vs Rangers. We’ve plenty of NHL betting odds for you to consider.
Islanders’ “Net” Results
The New York Islanders are known as a defensive team first and foremost, so when their offense is cooking, they’re winning. They have scored at least three goals in six of seven, which is why they’re on this roll.
Currently fifth in goals allowed (2.54), much of that success is attributed to their two goaltenders, Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov. Sorokin is 6-3-0 with a 2.12 GAA (.933 save percentage).
Even when Sorokin is not playing, Varlamov (2-2-0, 2.90 GAA, .909 save percentage) has been able to keep them afloat. This is a team that’s performing at a high level at both ends now.
Shesterkin the Blueshirt Workhorse
While the Islanders run two different goalies with a minimal decline in performance, the Rangers rely solely on Vezina Trophy winner Igor Shesterkin. He’s been great this season (nine starts, 6-1-2, 2.41 GAA, .916 save percentage). Whenever he’s in net, this team has a serious shot.
See who’s in the net before making your NHL picks. Jaroslav Halak is 0-3-1, 3.48 GAA, and .882 save percentage. Halak lost when these two teams squared off on the Island late last month.
Islanders vs Rangers Game Injuries
Islanders vs Rangers Head-to-Head
The Islanders took down the Rangers, 3-0, when the teams met earlier in the season.
Islanders vs Rangers Game Information
- Game: Islanders (8-5-0) vs Rangers (6-4-3)
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 8th, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Islanders vs Rangers Live Stream: NHL.TV
Islanders vs Rangers Betting Lines
Islanders vs Rangers Prediction
The Islanders are coming into this game on the other side of a back-to-back set, so fatigue might play a factor in this game.
The Rangers are looking to get some revenge after getting blanked in the previous meeting, and with Shesterkin likely to get the nod, the Rangers have the edge..
It’s uncomfortable laying thus much juice with the Rangers, considering the Isles have been better of late. However, the home team is the play.
The New York Rangers are listed at -180 in our Vegas lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Rangers, you have a chance to win $56. The New York Islanders are +160, offering a chance to win $160 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the New York Rangers a 64.29% chance to win, with the New York Islanders at 38.46%.