Devils vs. Islanders Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 6)
The New York Islanders will be aiming to maintain their reliable run of form when they return to action on Jan 6. They will be chasing a second straight victory when they take on the inconsistency New Jersey Devils. Find our picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026. 7:30 PM ET
- Where: UBS Arena, New York
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Devils vs. Islanders Odds
Devils vs. Islanders Head-to-Head
The NY Islanders boast a strong home record against the Devils, winning 60% of the previous encounters between the sides. The Islanders have also won both meetings between the teams in the NHL this season, including a 2-1 home win in December.
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Game Preview
It has been a productive spell in the NHL for the New York Islanders, as they have climbed up to second in the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders have gone 23-15-4 in the NHL this season, but they have scored a relatively poor return of just 120 goals.
Despite that, they come into this clash in winning form, claiming victories in five of their last ten, which includes a recent success against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthew Schaefer scored twice in that recent overtime win, which leaves the Islanders sitting within striking distance of the Hurricanes at the top of the division standings.
New York’s home form has been pretty consistent throughout the campaign, going 13-8-2 at UBS Arena. Bo Horvat leads the team with 21 goals and 33 points.
The New Jersey Devils sit sixth in the Metropolitan Division at this stage of the season, but they boast a winning overall record of 22-18-2. However, they have suffered five regulation-time losses in their last ten outings.
Their most recent defeat was suffered over the weekend at home against the Carolina Hurricanes. Dawson Mercer scored the only effort in the 3-1 loss. Regulation defeats have followed the Devils on the road this season, reflected by their away record, which reads 11-10-0. Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier lead the team with 31 points.
Devils vs. Islanders Picks
The Islanders bring the better form into this clash, and they have largely been reliable at the UBS Arena in 2025-26. Therefore, the home win could be the value play when making Devils vs. Islanders picks.
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