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New York Islanders at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New York Islanders at Philadelphia Flyers NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Philadelphia Flyers (5-2-1) are hosting the rival New York Islanders (3-4-0) for a back-to-back weekend set beginning Saturday with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at Wells Fargo Center. Below, we analyze the Islanders-Flyers NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Islanders at Flyers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.

Money line: Islanders +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Flyers -125 (bet $118 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Islanders +1.5 (-275) | Flyers -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Islanders at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov (3-2-0, .936 SV%, 1.82 GAA) vs. Carter Hart (3-2-1, .896 SV%, 3.61 GAA)

After starting the season with three straight wins, including back-to-back shutouts, Varlamov dropped back-to-back outings against the Washington Capitals with a total of 8 goals allowed on 59 shots. He posted a .935 save percentage with a shutout in five playoff games against the Flyers last summer.

Hart showed some correction his last time out in holding the New Jersey Devils to 1 goal on 34 shots. He posted a .905 SV% over six games in the playoff loss to the Isles in the Toronto bubble.

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Islanders at Flyers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Flyers 3, Islanders 1

Money line (ML)

The FLYERS (-125) are the play coming off of Hart’s best game of the season and with Varlamov trending in the wrong direction. Both teams are at the bottom of the league in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5 with the Isles and Flyers posting rates of 46.48% and 43.03%, respectively.

The Isles still manage 50.78% of the full strength scoring chances in their games, but Hart can make up for those. It was then-backup Thomas Greiss who was the biggest reason for the Isles’ 2019-20 playoff win over the Flyers.

Philadelphia is 10th in the NHL with a power-play percentage of 26.92. The Islanders serve 10.4 penalty minutes per game and are 17th with a penalty-kill percentage of 77.27.

Against the spread (ATS)

Add the value of FLYERS -1.5 (+220) for Philly to win by 2 or more goals. The Flyers have started well, especially offensively, and will be looking to avenge their second-round loss to the Isles in Toronto.

New York’s 9 even-strength goals are the fewest of all teams with at least five games played. Philadelphia is fourth in even-strength goals with 21 through eight games.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (-120) with Hart getting back on track his last time out, and Varlamov previously showing his best form. Additionally, New York plays to an average of just 4.43 total goals per game to rank 29th in the NHL.

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New York Islanders at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s New York Islanders at Washington Capitals NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Capitals (4-0-3) and New York Islanders (3-3-0) play the second game of their two-game set at Capital One Arena Thursday. Puck drop will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Islanders-Capitals NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Islanders at Capitals: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Money line: Islanders -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Capitals +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Islanders -1.5 (+230) | Capitals +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +120 | U: -140)

Islanders at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov (3-1-0, .966 SV%, 1.00 GAA) vs. Vitek Vanecek (3-0-2, .918 SV%, 2.70 GAA)

Varlamov is holding off rookie Ilya Sorokin, who had been considered a favorite for the Calder Trophy. The veteran started the season with back-to-back shutouts but allowed 3 goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Caps Tuesday. He was 1-2-0 in three games against Washington last year.

Vanecek will continue to carry the load with starter Ilya Samsonov sidelined by the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols. The rookie from the Czech Republic stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced in Tuesday’s win.

Islanders at Capitals: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 3, Capitals 2

Money line (ML)

Let’s flip the script on Tuesday’s 3-2 Capitals victory. Both teams should continue to emphasize defensive play and there’s no reason to expect anything than what we’ve seen thus far from these two goaltenders.

Take the ISLANDERS (-115) as moderate road favorites against a now-desperately shorthanded Caps side. C Nicklas Backstrom (undisclosed) and C Lars Eller (undisclosed) were unable to finish Tuesday’s game. They could join RW Tom Wilson (lower body) on the sideline. LW Alex Ovechkin, C Evgeny Kuznetsov and D Dmitry Orlov also remain in the COVID protocols with Samsonov.

Against the spread (ATS)

Washington controlled puck possession Tuesday with a Corsi For percentage of 58.04% at 5-on-5 and New York is 30th for the season with a CF% of just 44.47.

Varlamov continues to shoulder the burden and compensate for his team’s possession struggles. He gets the edge in net, but Vanecek has proven to be a fully capable NHL netminder and is keeping third-string veteran Craig Anderson on the bench.

PASS on CAPITALS +1.5 (-275). I was OK paying up on the Caps at (-250) for 1 goal of insurance in the event of a loss but not at this price.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-140) is certainly the safer side, largely due to the Capitals’ injury and COVID troubles. Additionally, the Islanders are 0-6 against the O/U thus far, and their games average a league-low 3.67 total goals.

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New York Islanders at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Islanders at Washington Capitals NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Islanders (3-2-0) visit the Washington Capitals (3-0-3) Tuesday at Capital One Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Islanders-Capitals odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Islanders at Capitals: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:38 a.m. ET.

Money line: Islanders -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Capitals +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread/ATS: Islanders -1.5 (+200) | Capitals +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Islanders at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov (3-0-0, 0.33 GAA, .988 SV%, 2 SO) at Vitek Vanecek (2-0-2, 2.87 GAA, .912 SV%)

Varlamov has been near perfect so far this season. He has allowed just one goal on 82 shots, a goal to New Jersey Devils RW Nathan Bastian in a 4-1 victory Thursday. He blanked the Boston Bruins Jan. 18, and he blanked the Rangers in his season debut Jan. 14.

Vanecek is getting an opportunity to shine with G Ilya Samsonov down for the count due to COVID-19. The latter is expected back sometime in the upcoming week, but the way Vanecek has played since holding down the fort, the backup likely has played himself into at least a timeshare once Samsonov returns.

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Islanders at Capitals: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 3, Capitals 2

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-130) have been crushing it with Varlamov in the crease. Head coach Barry Trotz would love to stick it to his former employer in the Capitals, who he coached 2014-18. In four regular-season games last season between the Isles and Caps, the road team went a perfect 4-0, before New York eliminated Washington 4-1 in the first round of the playoffs.

Against the spread (ATS)

These games are generally very close. Four of the eight meetings last season, including the postseason, were one-goal games. The Islanders -1.5 (+200) are a tempting play, as you could double up if they win by 2 or more goals, but AVOID and focus on the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-125) will cost you a little extra, but it’s worth a wager based upon how well Varlamov has been playing. Vanecek has been decent, too, but if the Over occurs here, it will be on the young Washington tendy, not Varly.

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New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Islanders (3-1-0) are on the road to face the New Jersey Devils (2-1-1) at Prudential Center for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop Sunday. Below, we analyze the Islanders-Devils odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Islanders at Devils: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:14 p.m. ET.

Money line: Islanders -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Devils +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread/ATS: Islanders -1.5 (+170) | Devils +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Islanders at Devils: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov (3-0-0, 0.33 GAA, .988 SV%, 2 SO) at Scott Wedgewood (0-1-0, 4.00 GAA, .886 SV%)

Varlamov IS human as he actually allowed a goal last time out against the Devils in Thursday’s 4-1 home win. RW Nathan Bastian snuck one past Varly, snapping the goalie’s 142:10 shutout streak to start the season. Not too shabby. He’ll look to start a new streak on Sunday.

Wedgewood is expected to get the starting nod again, as G Aaron Dell is “in the process of joining the team,” according to bench boss Lindy Ruff. Dell is needed with G Mackenzie Blackwood on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list. The Devs are likely to lean upon Wedgewood heavily until Mac’s return.

Islanders at Devils: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 5, Devils 1

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-160) are reasonably priced on the road against a Devils team which is using what is essentially their third goaltender when they headed into the season. The Isles have the red-hot backstop in Varlamov, and the Devs have been dreadful on the penalty kill. New Jersey has taken 16 penalties in four games, allowing six power-play goals. That’s a recipe for a New York win.

Against the spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS -1.5 (+170) is a very, very attractive play. The Isles have covered the puck line in two of their three victories to date, including Friday’s 4-1 win on the Island in the front end of this home-and-home set.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (+110) is worth a small-unit play at plus-money. Yes, Varlamov has been white-hot to start, but he is going to give up goals. You’ll need the Isles to do some heavy lifting, but they should be able to ding Wedgewood early and often.

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New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New Jersey Devils (2-0-1) look to stay hot Thursday in the first game of a home-and-home against the New York Islanders (2-1-0). Puck drop at Nassau Coliseum is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Devils-Islanders NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Devils at Islanders: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Devils +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Islanders -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Devils +1.5 (-225) | Islanders -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +115 | U: -140)

Devils at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (2-0-1, .948 SV%, 1.90 GAA) vs. Semyon Varlamov (2-0-0, 1.00 SV%, 0.00 GAA)

Blackwood has been a huge reason for the Devils’ hot start. The 24-year-old stopped 47 of a ridiculous 50 shots on goal in a win over the New York Rangers Tuesday.

Varlamov was expected to hand over the No. 1 job to rookie Ilya Sorokin at some point this season, but the veteran has started with back-to-back shutouts with 51 total saves to stay on top of the depth chart. He allowed 2 goals on 31 shots in his only start against the Devils last season.

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Devils at Islanders: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Devils 3, Islanders 1

Money line (ML)

The DEVILS (+130) are the play for a road upset. The Islanders are last in the league with a Corsi For percentage of just 42.9% at 5-on-5. The measure of total shot attempts, including blocked and missed shots, shows New York has been far too reliant on the brilliant goaltending of Varlamov. The Devils are just 22nd in the NHL, but it’s a big enough difference to trust and want to take the value.

The Isles are without a key offensive contributor in RW Josh Bailey (COVID-19). New Jersey is missing C Nico Hischier (leg) but C Jack Hughes is emerging as a very early MVP candidate.

The oddsmakers don’t seem to be trusting Blackwood’s incredible start, but bettors should in what projects as a night with a lesser workload for him.

Against the spread (ATS)

Like the Devils to win outright, I’ll add the insurance of a 1-goal loss by taking NEW JERSEY +1.5 (-225) on the puck line. New Jersey has at least a point in all three games and will keep it tight in a goalie duel.

Over/Under (O/U)

Following suit, let’s add the UNDER 5.5 (-140) in a battle of two teams struggling to generate consistent offensive pressure. Both goaltenders are in for some regression on their early-season performance, but it’s unlikely to start in this spot.

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Boston Bruins at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Boston Bruins at New York Islanders NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Boston Bruins (1-0-1) visit the New York Islanders (1-1-0) for a 5 p.m. ET puck drop at Nassau Coliseum Monday. Below, we analyze the Bruins-Islanders NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Bruins split a two-game set against the New Jersey Devils to open their season. They won 3-2 in a shootout Thursday and lost 2-1 in overtime Saturday.

The Islanders split their first two games against the New York Rangers. They won 4-0 Thursday and lost 5-0 Saturday.

Bruins at Islanders: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bruins -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Islanders +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread/ATS: Bruins -1.5 (+195) | Islanders +1.5 (-240)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Bruins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask (1-0-0, .909 SV%, 1.85 GAA) vs. Ilya Sorokin (0-1-0, .844 SV%, 5.01 GAA)

Rask should draw back into the net after stopping 20 of 22 shots in the shootout win over the Devils. He led the NHL with a 2.12 goals against average last season and allowed just 4 goals on 83 shots in three games against the Isles.

Sorokin was forced into making his debut Saturday after expected starter Semyon Varlamov suffered an undisclosed injury in warmups. The 25-year-old Russian allowed 5 goals on 32 shots in his first NHL start.

Bruins at Islanders: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 3, Bruins 2

Money line (ML)

There’s good value on the ISLANDERS (+120) to win at home Monday evening. Sorokin came into the season as a favorite for the Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) and should bounce back from an ugly debut with proper preparation.

Rask is certainly a tough opponent to get your first win against, but this should be priced closer to a coin-flip game. I like the Islanders to do just enough for their rookie goaltender in a low-scoring contest.

Against the spread (ATS)

Puck line betting in the NHL is rarely a profitable endeavor when backing an underdog. There’s just enough value to warrant a play on the ISLANDERS +1.5 (-240) for 1 goal of insurance in the event of a loss. We’re counting on Sorokin, who posted a .935 SV% and 1.50 GAA in 40 games with CSKA Moscow of the KHL last season, to bounce back in his second NHL start.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-135) is the top play for this game. Rask had the Isles’ number last season and they have essentially the same group of forwards to start 2021. Both teams played to the Under in each of their first two games of the season.

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New York Islanders at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New York Islanders at New York Rangers NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Islanders (1-0-0) and New York Rangers (0-1-0) take to the ice of Madison Square Garden for the second time in three nights. Saturday’s puck drop will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Islanders-Rangers NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Islanders blanked the Rangers 4-0 in Thursday’s season-opener for both teams.

Islanders at Rangers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Islanders -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rangers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Islanders -1.5 (+220) | Rangers +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under: 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Islanders at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov (1-0-0, 1.000 SV%, 0.00 GAA) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (2019-20 stats: 17-14-2, .910 SV%, 3.04 GAA)

Varlamov began his 2021 season with a 24-save shutout of the rival Rangers. He’ll be trying to hold off rookie Ilya Sorokin for playing time this season. Varlamov went 0-2-1 against the Rangers in 2019-20 with an .857 save percentage and 4.64 goals against average.

Georgiev is backing up Igor Shesterkin. The 24-year-old started 62 games over the last two seasons following a 10-game rookie campaign in 2017-18. Georgiev was much better on the road than he was at home last season with just an .892 SV% and 3.27 GAA at MSG.

Islanders at Rangers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rangers 3, Islanders 2

Money line (ML)

The RANGERS (+100) are even-money underdogs while remaining on home ice for the rematch. The Islanders outshot the Rangers 33-24 Thursday, but that included a 12-3 margin in the third period. All of the Isles’ four goals came in the first 40 minutes when play was much more even.

NYI also went 2-for-8 on the power play Thursday while NYR was 0-for-3 with the man advantage. Expect a much more disciplined game from head coach David Quinn’s bunch as the Rangers pull even in the East Division season series.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the spread with much better value on the Rangers to win outright. There were too many flaws in the Rangers’ game to risk the alternate line of NYR -1.5 (+260).

A better goaltending performance and fewer trips to the penalty box will allow for the Rangers to pull out the win in a tight, low-scoring game.

Over/Under (O/U)

These two teams played to a rare Under Thursday. The Rangers will get on the board with their first goals of the season Saturday, but Georgiev will put up a better result than Shesterkin in the season-opener.

Back the UNDER 6 (-110), though the push on an even 6 goals being scored is in the cards. The alternate line of UNDER 6.5 (-140) is more likely to return a profit but at a lower number.

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