New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/5

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The New York Islanders will take on the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. This regular-season NHL game is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Islanders come into this game with a record of 31-21-5. They are currently ranked third in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. On the other side, the Devils hold a record of 28-26-2 and are ranked seventh in the same division.

Islanders vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Islanders +1.5 (-271), Devils -1.5 (+216), Islanders MoneyLine -108, Devils MoneyLine -112, Over/Under 5.5

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders are coming off a win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They scored five goals on 23 shots. Bo Horvat led with two goals and one assist.

In their game against the Washington Capitals, the Islanders lost by three goals. They managed only one goal with Mathew Barzal scoring. The team had 30 shots on goal in that game.

The Islanders’ defense has been active with players like Matthew Schaefer blocking shots. In recent games, they have shown strong hitting with over 20 hits in some games. Ilya Sorokin is their main goalie, with 904 saves this season.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had mixed results in recent games. They lost 0-3 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at home. In that game, they managed 24 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net. Their defense recorded 18 hits and 11 blocks.

In the game before, the Devils faced the Ottawa Senators on the road. They lost 1-4, with Timo Meier scoring their only goal. Jacob Markstrom was in goal, but the team struggled defensively, allowing 34 shots from the Senators.

One of the Devils’ recent highlights was a 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators. Nico Hischier and Dougie Hamilton each scored a goal, helping the team to victory. Markstrom saved 27 out of 29 shots, showing solid goaltending in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the New Jersey Devils are the slight favorites with a line of -112. They have a strong defensive record, allowing only 145 goals this season, which ranks them 4th. The New York Islanders have a moneyline of -108, and their stats show they are a close contender. However, the Devils’ defensive edge gives them the advantage. The projected score is New Jersey Devils 3, New York Islanders 2.

Regarding the over/under pick, the line is set at 5.5 with the under at -113. Both teams have solid defensive stats, with the Devils ranking 4th in goals against. The Islanders are not far behind, ranking 14th. This suggests a low-scoring game. The projected total is 5, so the recommendation is to take the under 5.5.