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UBS Arena, New York
Indoor
Sat 3 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM ET
New Jersey Devils
VS
New York Islanders

New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 17 markets for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders and backs New Jersey Devils 1.5 hardest, a strong call, and $100 on it returns about $142.

14
Game markets graded
3
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
New Jersey Devils
with a 1.5-goal head start
New Jersey Devils 1.5 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$14.20Best price-238
Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win76.0%
The price says68.6%

The model graded 17 markets for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $142 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 3 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Spread New Jersey Devils 1.5 High76% chance -238
3-Way Moneyline Members only Lean44% chance Members
2nd Period 3-Way Moneyline Members only Long-shot29% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean53% chance Members
Spread Members only High75% chance Members
2nd Period Moneyline Members only Lean43% chance Members
Total Goals Members only High99% chance Members
2nd Period Puck Lines Members only Long-shot11% chance Members
3rd Period Moneyline Members only Lean42% chance Members
Points × 1 prop Leanup to 48% Members
Shots on Goal × 1 prop Long-shotup to 14% Members
Goals × 1 prop Long-shotup to 3% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders last met on Sat 3 Oct 2026: New York Islanders won 6-0. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NHL game priced right now.

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Calibrated model vs market

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

New Jersey Devils

  • Nick Bjugstad COut
  • Connor Brown RWOut
  • Seamus Casey DOut

New York Islanders

  • Alexander Romanov DOut
  • Mathew Barzal COut
Availability updated Oct 9, 10:49PM UTC — some NHL rows may be stale between updates. · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 5 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
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Availability5 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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The preview

Written 4 Oct

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

On October 03, 2026 our model has run New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is New York Islanders 2nd Period Moneyline (+104), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

Every bet we like in this game

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: New York Islanders 2nd Period Moneyline (+104)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

The New York Islanders are struggling lately, winning only 2 of their last 10 games. However, they will be playing at home, which can give them a boost. The New Jersey Devils have a decent goal-scoring record, averaging 2.76 goals per game, but they aren't blowing teams away. This matchup looks close, with both teams having a good chance to take the win in the second period. The Islanders need to step up, especially since they have some players who haven't played many games this season. The biggest risk here is the Devils' ability to score, which could put pressure on the Islanders. Still, this could be a good spot for them to turn things around.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: New York Islanders 3rd Period Moneyline (+104)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

The New York Islanders are struggling lately, winning only 2 of their last 10 games. However, they have the home advantage at UBS Arena, which can give them a boost. The New Jersey Devils have been better overall, scoring just under 3 goals a game last season, but they also allow a fair number of shots. The Islanders need to step up in their home games, especially in the third period, where they can take advantage of any mistakes the Devils make. The biggest risk is that the Devils have been more consistent in scoring and winning games.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: New York Islanders 3-Way Moneyline (+180)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

The New York Islanders have struggled lately, winning only 2 of their last 10 games, but they'll be looking to turn things around at home in UBS Arena. The New Jersey Devils have been solid, scoring around 2.76 goals per game, but they aren't a high-scoring powerhouse. With the Islanders desperate for a win and the Devils allowing a fair number of shots, this game could be closer than it looks. The Islanders have the advantage of home ice, which can give them a boost. However, it's worth noting that 21 players on their roster have played fewer than 10 games this season, which might affect team chemistry. Still, at +180 odds, the Islanders are an underdog with a real shot to pull off the upset against the Devils.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: Jack Hughes Over 1.5 Points (+165)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

Jack Hughes needs to get at least two points tonight for this bet to win. The New Jersey Devils are known for their strong offense, scoring nearly three goals per game last season. Hughes is a key player in that mix, and he has the skill to help push that number up. Though the New York Islanders have struggled lately, winning only two of their last ten games, this matchup feels right for Hughes. The Islanders' defense might not be as tight, giving Hughes a good chance to shine. The biggest worry is that the teams are closely matched, which could make scoring tougher than expected.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: Timo Meier Over 5.5 Shots on Goal (+850)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

The New York Islanders are struggling lately, winning only 2 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have been pretty consistent, scoring nearly 3 goals a game last season and taking almost 30 shots on goal. With Timo Meier on their side, he's been a solid player who can rack up shots, making this bet a good option. Betting on Timo Meier to have over 5.5 shots on goal is worth a shot because of the Devils' ability to create offense. The Islanders have some tough competition, and Meier could find chances to shoot often. Just remember, the Islanders' defense might put up a fight, which is the biggest risk here.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: Dawson Mercer Over 1.5 Goals (+8000)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

The New York Islanders are struggling, having only won 2 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have been more consistent, scoring nearly 3 goals a game last season. They also take a good number of shots, which means they often create chances to score. With the way both teams are playing, this game could see some goals, especially from Dawson Mercer, who has the potential to find the net. The biggest risk here is that the Islanders need to improve their game for this matchup to be high-scoring. Still, with the Devils' offensive ability and Mercer's scoring talent, taking a chance on over 1.5 goals feels worth it. Remember, though, this is a long shot, so it's not a sure thing.

That is everything our model likes in this game. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.

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Same game parlay

Written 4 Oct

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks

On Sunday 4 October 2026, New York Islanders play New Jersey Devils in the NHL. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Timo Meier (New Jersey Devils) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal, priced at -2000 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Timo Meier (New Jersey Devils) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-2000)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

New York Islanders play New Jersey Devils in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Timo Meier (New Jersey Devils) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -2000 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $10.50 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Dougie Hamilton (New Jersey Devils) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-1111)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

New York Islanders play New Jersey Devils in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Dougie Hamilton (New Jersey Devils) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -1111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $10.90 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Kyle Palmieri (New York Islanders) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-1111)

Odds correct at time of publishing.

New York Islanders play New Jersey Devils in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Kyle Palmieri (New York Islanders) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -1111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $10.90 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads New York Islanders v New Jersey Devils. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Player props

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PlayerTeamStat
Jack Hughes New Jersey Devils Points
Timo Meier New Jersey Devils Shots on Goal
Dawson Mercer New Jersey Devils Goals

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans New Jersey DevilsNo line posted
2-3last 5 record
GF/G2.0GA/G4.0Shots/G33.0vs Islanders2-3

New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LineNew Jersey Devils +1.5No line posted
2-3last 5 record
GF/G2.0GA/G4.0Shots/G33.0vs Islanders2-3

New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders — what the model found

Our model graded 17 betting markets for New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders — 14 on the game itself and 3 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

14
Game markets graded
3
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 17 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders — recent results

New York Islanders have won 2 of their last 5 games; New Jersey Devils have won 3 of their last 5.

New York Islanders — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L3–5TBHome
W4–1CHIHome
L2–5NYRAway
W6–0NJHome
L1–2TORAway
New Jersey Devils — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W4–1VANHome
L3–5UTAHome
L0–6NYIAway
W3–2PHIHome
W4–1NYIAway

New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders — recent meetings

These two have met 5 times recently: New York Islanders won 3, New Jersey Devils won 2.

DateNew York IslandersNew Jersey DevilsWinner
Oct 360New York Islanders
Sep 2614New Jersey Devils
Sep 2012New Jersey Devils
Feb 631New York Islanders
Jan 790New York Islanders

Who’s out or in doubt

5 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

New York Islanders
PlayerStatus
Alexander Romanov DOUT
Mathew Barzal COUT
New Jersey Devils
PlayerStatus
Nick Bjugstad COUT
Connor Brown RWOUT
Seamus Casey DOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders — model preview

New York Islanders v New Jersey Devils, 4 October 2026. Top of the list: Timo Meier (New Jersey Devils) Over 0.5 Points. Our model likes 6 bets in this game.

On October 03, 2026 our model has run New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is New York Islanders 2nd Period Moneyline (+104), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Devils vs Islanders, or as Islanders vs Devils. The most recent game between them was Saturday 3 October 2026 at UBS Arena. The model has generated 14 game picks and 3 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders head-to-head record

Final scores · 5 meetings on record
New York Islanders 3–2 across the last 5 meetings · these games average 5.4 goals

Last meeting: Sat 3 Oct 2026, New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders: the Islanders won 6-0.

DateGameScoreWinner
3 Oct 2026New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders6–0New York Islanders
26 Sep 2026New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders1–4New Jersey Devils
20 Sep 2026New York Islanders @ New Jersey Devils2–1New Jersey Devils
6 Feb 2026New York Islanders @ New Jersey Devils1–3New York Islanders
7 Jan 2026New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders9–0New York Islanders
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