New York Islanders vs New Jersey Prediction 7 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming NHL matchup, the New York Islanders host the New Jersey Devils on home ice. Both teams are vying for playoff spots, making every game crucial. The Islanders currently sit fifth in the standings, giving them a strong position among playoff contenders, while the Devils are in twelfth place, fighting for every point to climb higher.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils:
- played 54 matches;
- at home ice 34 wins (including extra time), away - 16;
- scored goals: 148 against 120;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.41, 2nd - 1.63, 3rd - 1.76;
- average total of the match - 4.69.
The last time the sides met was on 24 December 2025 at the arena of the team New York Islanders - the match score was 2:1.
Head-to-head statistics New York Islanders - New Jersey
New York Islanders Team Overview
Patrick Roy's squad confidently holds its position near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. After 42 games, the Islanders have accumulated 50 points and sit in fifth place. Their most recent outing was a success for the New Yorkers: on January 4, they edged out Toronto 4-3 on home ice. However, they needed overtime to secure the win. In that matchup, the hosts played pragmatically and didn't push aggressively, managing just 25 shots on target. Nonetheless, it was enough for a positive result. We anticipate that in this game, the Islanders will continue to play for the result and avoid an open style of play.
Match Results: New York Islanders
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
New Jersey enter this encounter sitting in twelfth place after 42 games. The team's average scoring isn't particularly impressive, with around 2.71 goals per game while conceding about 2.95 goals on average. Their defense is especially vulnerable on the road, where they allow over three goals per game. In their last five outings, they've been inconsistent, securing only two wins against three losses. Their head-to-head record against the Islanders isn't promising either, with two consecutive defeats.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 54;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 11; for the visitors - 6;
- Average total in the first period: 1.41;
- Today's home team averages 0.83 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.57.
First Period Stats: New York Islanders (home) vs New Jersey Devils (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 21;
- Number of wins: 7 (30.43%) vs 6 (28.57%);
- Number of losses: 9 (39.13%) vs 12 (57.14%);
- Number of draws: 7 (30.43%) vs 3 (14.29%).
- Average goals scored: 0.74 vs 0.67;
- Average goals conceded: 0.87 vs 1.1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average total in the first period: 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.7).
- Under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 5 New Jersey Devils away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 54;
- Number of wins for the home team - 34, for the away team - 16.
- New York Islanders have not lost (in regular time) in last 6 games against New Jersey Devils (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.74, for the away team - 2.22;
- average total goals in H2H - 4.69;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 16 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 17 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 21 once.
Statistics: New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils
- average total in the tournament: 5.43 vs 5.45;
- average total goals scored: 2.86 vs 2.71;
- average total goals conceded: 2.86 vs 2.95;
- New York Islanders: average total at home in the tournament - 2.87;
- New Jersey Devils: average total away in the tournament - 2.67;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.3 (home - 2.33) vs 1.8 (away - 1.6).
- New York Islanders scored under 3.5 goals in 9 of last 10 games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing the teams' form and head-to-head statistics, it's reasonable to suggest that the hosts are better prepared for this game. The Islanders appear more consistent over the stretch and claimed victory in the last head-to-head. We recommend a cautious bet on the hosts not losing this match.
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