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New Jersey Devils
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New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Picks & Predictions

Model updated Sep 27, 7:01PM UTC

Our model graded 12 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.

NHL
UBS Arena, New York
Indoor
Sat 3 Oct 2026, 11:30PM
12
Game markets graded
0
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first
New Jersey Devils 1.5 Spread -238

The model graded 12 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, 11:30PM at UBS Arena.

Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win76.0%
The price says68.0%
Best price-238
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
Moneyline Members only Lean53% chance Members
Spread Members only High75% chance Members
Total Goals Members only High99% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
New Jersey Devils are the model's favourite to beat New York Islanders, with a 53% chance to win. Kick-off Sat 3 Oct, 11:30PM at UBS Arena. Best bet: New Jersey Devils 1.5 at -238.
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Calibrated model vs market

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PickMarketModel lean
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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market drifted away from New Jersey Devils on this game.

Line movement

▼ moved toward New Jersey Devils
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

New Jersey Devils

  • Johnathan Kovacevic DDay-to-day
  • Seamus Casey DOut
  • Nick Bjugstad COut

New York Islanders

  • Mathew Barzal CDay-to-day
Availability updated Sep 27, 1:59PM 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 4 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
FactorThis fixture
Availability4 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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Same game parlay

Written 28 Sep

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks (Value Parlay): High-Value Opportunity

On Monday 28 September 2026, New York Islanders play New Jersey Devils in the NHL. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is New Jersey Devils +1.5, priced at -238 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: New Jersey Devils +1.5 (-238)

Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing

New York Islanders play New Jersey Devils in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is New Jersey Devils +1.5. That is a Spread bet. It was priced at -238 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.20 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.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: New Jersey Devils win (+100)

Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing

New York Islanders play New Jersey Devils in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is New Jersey Devils win. That is a Head to Head bet. It was priced at +100 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean 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.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: New Jersey Devils h2h_3_way (+155)

Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing

New York Islanders play New Jersey Devils in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is New Jersey Devils h2h_3_way. That is a Head to Head 3-Way bet. It was priced at +155 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $25.50 if it lands. Our model rates this one a long shot. 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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Betting angles

2 markets live
MoneylineModel leans New Jersey Devils+100
53%model win %
2-3last 5 record
GF/G2.4GA/G4.0Shots/G25.8vs Islanders0-5

Model leans New Jersey Devils to win, a 53% moneyline pick over New York Islanders.

Puck LineNew Jersey Devils +1.5+1.5 -238
76%model cover %
2-3last 5 record
GF/G2.4GA/G4.0Shots/G25.8vs Islanders0-5

Model backs New Jersey Devils +1.5 on the puck line, a 76% cover vs New York Islanders.

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 12 betting markets for New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders — 12 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

12
Game markets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 12 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 1 of their last 5 games; New Jersey Devils have won 3 of their last 5.

New York Islanders — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L1–4NJHome
L1–6NYRHome
W4–3NYRAway
L1–2NJAway
L1–2CARHome
New Jersey Devils — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W4–1NYIAway
L3–4NYRAway
W3–2NYRHome
W2–1NYIHome
L0–4BOSAway

New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders — recent meetings

These two have met 4 times recently: New York Islanders won 2, New Jersey Devils won 2.

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

Who’s out or in doubt

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

New York Islanders
PlayerStatus
Mathew Barzal CDAY-TO-DAY
New Jersey Devils
PlayerStatus
Johnathan Kovacevic DDAY-TO-DAY
Seamus Casey DOUT
Nick Bjugstad COUT

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

New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders — where the money went

Since betting opened on New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders, the market has moved away from New Jersey Devils across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Moneyline — New Jersey Devils▼ Money drifted off this
Moneyline — New York Islanders▲ Money came for this
Spread — New York Islanders -1.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — New Jersey Devils 1.5▼ Money drifted off this
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New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders — model preview

Expert analysis and top betting picks for New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils. Includes analysis on key players like Jacob Markstrom. Discover NHL predictions, NHL game picks, hockey betting preview, New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils stats and odds.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils : New Jersey Devils win (-115)

Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing

The betting rationale for the New Jersey Devils is driven by their superior performance in their recent away games, as compared to the New York Islanders' home game performance. In their last five (L5) away games, the Devils have a record of 3-2, better than the Islanders' home game record of 1-4. Additionally, the Devils have a higher average of assists, even strength (EV) points, and shots on goal in their L5 away games, indicating a more aggressive and potentially higher scoring potential. Although the Devils have a slightly higher goals against average, their overall performance indicators suggest a higher probability of winning. This is supported by the model prediction of 0.61 in favor of the Devils, reflecting a strong statistical edge for this team. Hence, the New Jersey Devils are a favorable bet in the Moneyline market for this game.

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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 next scheduled game is Saturday 3 October 2026 at UBS Arena. The model has generated 12 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Head-to-head record

Final scores · 4 meetings on record
Even at 2–2 across the last 4 meetings · these games average 5.3 goals
DateGameScoreWinner
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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