New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

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The New York Islanders will take on the New York Rangers in an NHL regular-season game. The game will be held at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ starting at 7:00 PM.

The Islanders come into this game with a record of 29-19-5, sitting third in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Rangers, meanwhile, have a record of 22-26-6 and are eighth in the same division. Both teams aim to improve their standings in this competitive matchup.

Islanders vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New York Islanders -127, New York Rangers +107

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have shown varied results in recent games. They secured a strong win against the New York Rangers with a 5-2 score. Simon Holmstrom stood out with one goal and two assists in that game.

In a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Islanders claimed a 4-0 win. Ilya Sorokin was solid in goal, stopping all 21 shots for a shutout. Jean-Gabriel Pageau contributed two goals in this victory.

The Islanders faced a setback against the Buffalo Sabres, losing 0-5. Despite 26 shots on goal, they couldn’t get past the Sabres’ defense. Ilya Sorokin did not play in this game, and the Islanders struggled to find the net.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the New York Islanders with a score of 5-2. Despite their 31 hits, the Rangers struggled with only 16 shots on goal.

In their win against the Boston Bruins, the Rangers scored 4 goals. They had 28 shots on goal and recorded 34 hits. This victory was a highlight in their recent performances.

Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad are key players for the Rangers. Panarin has 57 points this season, while Zibanejad has 50. Their performance will be crucial in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are favored to win against the New York Rangers with a moneyline of -127. The Islanders have a strong defensive record, ranking 4th in goals against. The projected score is Islanders 3, Rangers 2. With their defensive edge, the Islanders are the pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the under at -115. Both teams have solid goaltending, with the Islanders allowing only 133 goals. The projected total score is 5, which suggests taking the under. The defensive stats point to a lower-scoring game.