New Jersey enters with three consecutive wins and an 11-5-0 record, but the Islanders won their October meeting 6-0 and own a six-game winning streak in this matchup. Puck-line performance complicates the favorite narrative.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -162 NYI +134 | O 5.5 U 5.5 |
| DraftKings | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -155 NYI +130 | O 5.5 U 5.5 |
| BetMGM | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -150 NYI +125 | O 6 U 6 |
| BetRivers | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -152 NYI +128 | O 5.5 U 5.5 |
| Fanatics | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -155 NYI +130 | O 5.5 U 5.5 |
| Bovada | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -155 NYI +133 | O 6 U 6 |
| BetOnline.ag | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -156 NYI +137 | O 6 U 6 |
| LowVig.ag | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -156 NYI +137 | O 6 U 6 |
| MyBookie.ag | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -151 NYI +123 | O 6 U 6 |
| BetUS | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -155 NYI +134 | O 6 U 6 |
| Caesars | NJ -1.5 NYI +1.5 | NJ -160 NYI +130 | O 6 U 6 |
Injury Report
New Jersey lists defenseman Seamus Casey as injured and on non-roster status following knee surgery. New York has multiple unavailable or limited players: Ryan Pulock has an upper-body injury, Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie have lower-body injuries, Alexander Romanov is on injured reserve, and Mathew Barzal is on non-roster injured reserve. Barzal, Maccelli and Pulock practiced without contact Friday. Those absences or limitations could affect the Islanders’ defensive rotations, scoring depth and power-play options; final lineups remain subject to confirmation.
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Key Matchup Edge
New Jersey has scored 56 goals in 16 games compared with 42 for New York in 15. The Devils also enter on a three-game winning streak, while the Islanders have lost two straight. However, New York owns the 6-0 result in their first meeting and an 8-7 puck-line record against New Jersey’s 7-9, making margin of victory an important distinction.
3 Things to Watch
- Devils 56 goals through 16 games
- Islanders power play 1-for-18 in five games
- New York six straight head-to-head wins
Betting Breakdown
New Jersey visits UBS Arena with an 11-5-0 record and three straight victories, most recently a 5-4 overtime win against St. Louis. The Devils have won seven of eight and feature Jack Hughes, whose 21 points include eight goals and 13 assists. Their 56 goals through 16 games give them a clear raw scoring advantage over the Islanders, who have 42 in 15. The home team still has a meaningful counterargument: New York defeated New Jersey 6-0 on October 3, when Ilya Sorokin turned aside 37 shots. That result extended an Islanders run that now stands at six consecutive head-to-head victories. The Islanders are 7-6-2 overall and have dropped their previous two, losing 4-0 to Edmonton and 5-3 to Carolina. Their power play is 1-for-18 across the last five games, a concern against a confident visiting team. Market context also deserves caution: New Jersey is 7-9 against the puck line while New York is 8-7. A Devils moneyline case based on recent wins is therefore different from a case for New Jersey covering a 1.5-goal puck line.
New Jersey Betting Outlook
The Devils have won four of their last five and nine of their last 11 games, including a three-game winning streak entering Saturday. Thursday’s 5-4 overtime result against St. Louis was decided by Jesper Bratt after the Devils surrendered a three-goal third-period lead. Jack Hughes has 21 points through 16 games and nine points over his last five, while Luke Hughes has six goals from the blue line. The club has scored 56 goals overall and is 3-3 on the road. Despite its strong outright results, New Jersey is just 7-9 against the puck line, reflecting the difference between winning and clearing the standard 1.5-goal margin.
New York Betting Outlook
The Islanders have gone 2-3 in their last five games and enter after consecutive regulation losses to Edmonton and Carolina. They are 4-3-1 at UBS Arena, where they defeated the Devils 6-0 on October 3 behind Ilya Sorokin’s 37 saves. Matthew Schaefer leads the team with 15 points, including 11 assists, and recorded six points across his last five games. New York has scored 42 goals in 15 games, and its power play has converted just once in 18 opportunities over the past five. The Islanders are 8-7 against the puck line, but injuries and availability questions warrant attention before faceoff.
Latest Team Buzz
DUAL, de nada. We had @santos_bravos out to Prudential Center and it sounded like this.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 6, 2026
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— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) November 6, 2026
New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders FAQ
What is the current spread for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders?
The current home spread is NYI +1.5, while the away spread is NJ -1.5.
How far has the spread moved for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders?
The spread opened at NYI +1.5 and is now NYI +1.5.
What is the current moneyline for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders?
The current moneyline is NJ -155 / NYI +130.
How far has the moneyline moved for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders?
The moneyline opened at NJ -148 / NYI +124 and is now NJ -155 / NYI +130.
What is the current total for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders?
The current total is 5.5.
How far has the total moved for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders?
The total opened at 5.5 and is now 5.5.
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New Jersey has scored 56 goals in 16 games compared with 42 for New York in 15. The Devils also enter on a three-game winning streak, while the Islanders have lost two straight. However, New York owns the 6-0 result in their first meeting and an 8-7 puck-line record against New Jersey’s 7-9, making margin of victory an important distinction.
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