New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/28

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The New York Rangers will visit the New York Islanders at UBS Arena for an NHL regular season game. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Rangers have a record of 22-25-6, while the Islanders hold a 28-19-5 record.

Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Rangers, coached by Mike Sullivan, are ranked 16th in the conference and 8th in the division. The Islanders, led by Patrick Roy, rank 8th in the conference and 3rd in the division. The Rangers will aim to improve their standings against a strong Islanders team at home.

Rangers vs Islanders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs New York Islanders
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rangers +1.5 (-203), Islanders -1.5 (+164), Rangers +126 ML, Islanders -148 ML, Over/Under 6.0 (-120/-103)

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a mixed run in their recent games. They won against the Boston Bruins with a score of 4-3. However, they faced losses against the San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks.

Key players for the Rangers include Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and Vincent Trocheck. Panarin has played 52 games, scoring 19 goals and providing 38 assists. Zibanejad has 21 goals and 28 assists in the same number of games.

In goal, Igor Shesterkin has been solid with 17 wins in 34 games. Jonathan Quick has played 17 games, securing 4 wins. The team will look to improve their defensive play to support their goaltenders better.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 4-0. In contrast, they faced a tough loss against the Buffalo Sabres, losing by 5 goals.

Key players like Mathew Barzal and Tony DeAngelo have been instrumental in the team’s performances. Barzal contributed with goals and assists in recent games. DeAngelo also added valuable goals and assists, helping the team in critical moments.

Goaltending for the Islanders has been led by Ilya Sorokin. He recorded a shutout against the Flyers, stopping all 21 shots. Sorokin’s performance is vital for the Islanders’ success in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are the favorites with a moneyline of -148 against the New York Rangers at +126. Based on the season stats, the Islanders have allowed fewer goals, ranking 3rd in goals against. This gives them an edge defensively. The projected score is Islanders 4, Rangers 3. So, the pick is for the Islanders to win straight up.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Rangers ranking 21st in goals and the Islanders 19th. The projected total is 7 goals, suggesting a higher scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at -120.