Devils vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - November 9

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The New Jersey Devils (9-5-2) host the New York Islanders (6-6-2) at UBS Arena on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team fresh off a vistory. The Devils knocked off the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 in their most recent game, while the Islanders are coming off a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we predict will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.

The Islanders' offense has totaled 24 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have registered 36 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (13.9%). They are 5-5-0 over those contests.

Devils vs. Islanders Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Devils 4, Islanders 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Devils (-142)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils have gone -2-2 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 9-5-2.
  • New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Devils have scored at least three goals in 13 games (9-2-2, 20 points).
  • In the seven games when New Jersey has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up nine points after finishing 4-2-1.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, New Jersey is 7-2-1 (15 points).
  • The Devils' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Devils went 2-3-1 in those contests (five points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders have a record of 6-6-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime games.
  • In the five games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
  • This season the Islanders scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • New York failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Islanders have scored more than two goals in eight games, earning 13 points from those contests.
  • This season, New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in six games and registered nine points with a record of 4-1-1.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 3-3-1 (seven points).
  • The Islanders have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned seven points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank Devils AVG Islanders AVG Islanders Rank
8th 3.63 Goals Scored 2.43 28th
7th 2.81 Goals Allowed 3 10th
16th 29.5 Shots 31.8 5th
6th 27.6 Shots Allowed 28.8 17th
5th 28.57% Power Play % 13.04% 28th
11th 84.09% Penalty Kill % 66.67% 30th

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