New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Prediction & Odds – November 7, 2026

New Jersey brings the stronger overall record to UBS Arena, but its road mark is even. The Islanders have been more effective at home, making this a test of whether the Devils’ attack travels.

Game details and odds

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST · UBS Arena

Total: 5.5 — over -135, under +114.

DraftKings odds checked November 7, 2026 20:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Devils’ scoring faces a road test

New Jersey averages 3.50 goals and 32.9 shots per game, with Jack Hughes leading the team in goals, assists and points. The Devils’ 11-5-0 overall record reflects that offensive strength, though their 3-3-0 road mark leaves a question about how consistently they can impose it away from home.

The Devils have won four of their last five completed games, including road victories over Dallas and Vegas in which they scored five goals apiece. The trip was not uniformly convincing: Colorado beat them 5-2 between those wins. Back home, New Jersey edged Edmonton 4-3 and St. Louis 5-4. Those results show an attack capable of deciding games in different settings, but the two latest wins also required the Devils to outscore opponents who put up three and four goals. Another productive night may be important if that pattern continues.

Islanders’ penalty kill meets a scoring challenge

New York has a 7-6-2 overall record and a 4-3-1 home mark. Its 86.5% penalty kill offers a notable contrast to New Jersey’s 67.6%, while the Islanders average 2.80 goals and 25.6 shots per game. Bo Horvat leads them with seven goals, and Matthew Schaefer has a team-high 15 points.

The Islanders’ last five completed games have produced two wins, both 4-3 results on the road against Nashville and Minnesota. Their return home has been tougher: Edmonton shut them out 4-0, and Carolina followed with a 5-3 win. Dallas also scored six against New York earlier in that stretch. The road victories show the Islanders can finish close games when they find four goals, but their two most recent home results offer less reassurance about either scoring or limiting the damage when an opponent generates chances.

Injury news

New Jersey Devils: Seamus Casey – Injured Reserve (Knee).

New York Islanders: Mathew Barzal – Injured Reserve (Knee); Ryan Pulock – Out (Upper Body); Matias Maccelli – Injured Reserve (Lower Body); Calum Ritchie – Injured Reserve (Lower Body); Alexander Romanov – Injured Reserve (Knee).

Availability checked November 7, 2026 20:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey’s recent road scoring and stronger overall offense give it the edge. New York’s penalty kill could disrupt that advantage, and the Devils’ even road record keeps this from looking straightforward.

Original winner pick recorded November 7, 2026 20:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.