New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/25
The Rangers and Islanders are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Rangers.
NEW YORK RANGERS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5
This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, April 10th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Islanders will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Islanders on the moneyline
- The Islanders should also cover at -1.5
Can New York Secure a Road Victory?
The Rangers moved above .500 with a 5-2 victory over the Islanders, bringing their record to 36-35-7. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line with ease. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
Four different players contributed to the Rangers’ scoring, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers scored first, with Chris Kreider finding the net at 16:16 in the first period.
Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play in the second period. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, coming on a shorthanded effort. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal of the season, while Adam Edstrom netted his 1st in the third period.
Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways in their 5-2 win over the Islanders.
On the defensive side, the Rangers will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.
Are the Islanders Ready for a Home Win?
The Islanders fell to 34-33-11 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined 7 goals went over that line. The Islanders, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the game, and never managed to take the lead.
Both of the Islanders’ goals came in the second period, but they were never able to catch up. Casey Cizikas scored their first goal at 15:22 in the second, and Brock Nelson added another with just 8 seconds left in the period. However, the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third.
Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders’ 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Nelson’s goal came with just 8 seconds left in the second period. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season, and Simon Holmstrom added his fourth. Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee also contributed with their fourth and third assists, respectively.
The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They struggled with giveaways, recording 23 in the game.
Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the opening period and allowed two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, but the Islanders’ defense struggled, especially late in the game.