New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 4/13/25
The Islanders and Devils are set to face off at 1:00 ET on TNT. The Devils will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 vs. the Islanders.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, April 13th.
WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:
- Our projections indicate that the Devils should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Devils on the moneyline
- The Devils should also cover at -1.5
Will New York Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
The Islanders fell to the Rangers 5-2, dropping their record to 34-33-12. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 7 goals pushed the game over. As underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover.
After falling behind 2-0, the Islanders cut the deficit with a goal from Casey Cizikas at 15:22 in the second period. The Rangers responded with another goal before Brock Nelson scored for the Islanders with just 8 seconds left in the second period, bringing the score to 3-2. The Rangers added two more goals in the third period to seal the win.
In their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with his goal coming just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.
Despite the high volume of shots, the Islanders were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They recorded 23 giveaways and picked up four assists on their two goals.
Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter at 3:23. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense added 12 takeaways and 17 hits.
Can the Devils Live Up to the Hype at Home?
The Devils fell to 41-31-7 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored all three of their goals. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
The Devils’ offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, failing to score on 22 shots on goal. They were shut out for the first time in 79 games, dating back to January 10, 2022.
New Jersey’s offensive struggles were compounded by 19 giveaways, and none of their players found the net in the game.
Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they surrendered three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.