The New York Rangers (3-2-2) and New York Islanders (2-4-0) clash in an intracity showdown Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Rangers dropped a 3-2 shootout decision at home against the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday, so they head into this game without a rest day. The Blueshirts are 0-1 in such situations this season and are winless (0-1-2) over their last 3 games.
The Islanders are back at home after dropping Saturday and Sunday games in Florida (5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday, 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers Sunday). The Long Islanders have also lost 3 in a row overall.
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Rangers at Islanders odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:49 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Islanders -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Puck line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-220) | Islanders -1.5 (+175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -140 | U: +112)
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Rangers at Islanders projected goalies
Jaroslav Halak (0-2-0, 4.03 GAA, .852 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (1-3-0, 2.84 GAA, .908 SV%)
Halak allowed 5 goals on just 21 shots Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets in his last start. The veteran is in his 18th season and owns a 2.50 GAA and .916 SV% in his career.
Sorokin allowed 5 goals in his last start also (Saturday at Tampa Bay). He went into that start with a .935 SV% through 3 games. Sorokin owns a career 2.11 GAA and .926 SV% at home.
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Rangers at Islanders picks and predictions
Prediction
Islanders 5, Rangers 3
Moneyline
The Islanders were picked by some to be a contender in the Metropolitan Division, but they have gotten off to a slow start. Puck-possession numbers have thus far been solid, and the Isles are worth a play up to -130 in this one.
TAKE THE ISLANDERS (-130).
Puck line/Against the spread
The Over is a solid lean in this game. More aggressive Islanders bettors may want to consider a half-an-half play, pairing the above ML action with ISLANDERS -1.5 (+175).
Over/Under
The Rangers rank 24th in the league in shooting percentage. Both sides rank below average in powerplay shooting, and the Rangers draw a decent number of looks on the man advantage.
The Islanders have displayed some top-10 firepower at times; they just hasn’t gelled on a consistent basis. Heading into this game, the Islanders (3.17 goals per game) and Rangers (3.14 GPG) rank 19th and 20th in NHL scoring. Peg both as being capable of more.
TAKE THE OVER 5.5 (-140). A partial-unit play is suggested unless you encounter less juice.
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