New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Picks and Prediction for Saturday November 7 2026
New Jersey heads to Long Island on Saturday night for a 7 PM ET game against the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The Devils just beat St. Louis 5-4 in overtime, while the Islanders lost 5-3 to Carolina. New Jersey nearly blew a three-goal lead in that win, and that’s something I’d be a little concerned about. But the Devils have been getting better results than the Islanders, and I think they’re the stronger team here. The early moneyline has New Jersey favored, although the prices vary quite a bit depending on where you look. Be ready for all the NHL action with our free NHL picks.
New Jersey Devils Keep Finding Ways to Win
New Jersey is 11-5-0 after beating St. Louis on Thursday. The Devils had a 4-1 lead in the third period and somehow let the Blues tie it before winning in overtime. That’s not exactly the way you want to finish a game, but they got the two points. New Jersey has won three straight and has been doing a pretty good job getting results even when things aren’t perfect.
The Devils have scored 57 goals in 16 games, averaging 3.56 per night. They’ve allowed 47, which works out to 2.94. That’s a pretty good difference, and it tells me New Jersey has enough offense to overcome the occasional defensive mistake. The Devils have been dangerous when they get their transition game going, and that’s something the Islanders need to watch.
The one thing that bothers me is Thursday’s third period. New Jersey got careless with a comfortable lead, and St. Louis made it pay. The Devils can’t do that against an Islanders team that’s been pretty good at home. But New Jersey has been getting enough scoring throughout the lineup, and I trust the Devils to create more quality chances over 60 minutes.
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New York Islanders Need to Stop Giving Away Goals
The Islanders are 7-6-2 after losing 5-3 to Carolina on Thursday. That’s a frustrating loss because New York was playing at home, and the Hurricanes still managed to put five on the board. The Islanders have been competitive this season, but they’ve had trouble finishing games against stronger opponents.
New York has scored 43 goals through 15 games, averaging 2.87, while allowing 44. That’s 2.93 against per night. Those aren’t terrible defensive numbers, but the offense hasn’t been consistent enough. The Islanders aren’t built to trade four or five goals with teams like New Jersey. They need to keep games tight, get solid goaltending, and take advantage of their chances.
The Islanders have been better at home, and that’s the argument for taking them Saturday. They can make things uncomfortable for New Jersey if they slow the game down. But after allowing five to Carolina, I’m not convinced the Islanders can completely shut down the Devils. New Jersey has been scoring more consistently, and that’s where I see the difference.
New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Picks and Prediction
Moneyline Pick: New Jersey Devils
I’m taking New Jersey. The Devils nearly gave away Thursday’s game against St. Louis, and that would make me nervous if I were laying a big price. But New Jersey is scoring better than three and a half goals a night, while the Islanders are below three. That’s a pretty good offensive advantage. The Islanders can win if they make this a low-scoring game, but I think the Devils get enough chances to pull it out. Give me New Jersey in a close one.
Total Pick: Under 6.5 Goals
I’ll take the under 6.5 if that’s the number. New Jersey just played a 5-4 game, and the Islanders gave up five to Carolina. I know that doesn’t exactly make the under look comfortable. But the Islanders usually have a better chance when they slow things down, and I think that’s what they’ll try to do here. New Jersey doesn’t need five goals to win, either. I’m thinking something around 3-2 or 4-2. If the Devils get loose defensively again, this could go over in a hurry. Still, I’ll take the under.
Final Picks: New Jersey Devils Moneyline | Under 6.5 Goals (if available)
Disclaimer: This preview was completed on November 6, 2026. Betting lines, injuries, and starting goaltenders may change before puck drop.
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