Islanders at Rangers 10/19/17 - NHL Picks & Predictions

by Thomas

Latest Odds : NYR -140 Total 5.5

The New York Rangers have now lost four straight games. The Rangers will host the NY Islanders on Thursday after losing to the Penguins 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday. the Rangers are 1-5-1 on the season and 1-3-1 at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers average 2.43 goals per game which ranks 25th in the NHL.

Henrik Lundqvist will make his 7th start of the season for the Rangers. Lundqvist is 1-3-1 on the season with 17 goals allowed. Lundqvist carries a 3.23 goals against average and a .902 save percentage.


The New York Islanders lost in LA 3-2 on Sunday and now will head cross town on Thursday night. The Islanders are 2-3-1 on the season and are 1-3 on the road. The Islanders average 2.50 goals per game which ranks 24th in the NHL.

Jaroslav Halak will make his 4th start on the season. Halak has played in 5 games this season and has allowed 9 goals. Halak carries a 2.62 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.


Recent Betting Trends:
Islanders are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Rangers are 10-4 in their last 14 Thursday games.
Under is 4-0 in Islanders last 4 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall.


Free Betting Pick: NY Rangers -140


Both New York teams are not looking good right now. The Rangers have lost 5 straight and have beat themselves in a few of those. Morale is low for the Rangers right now and the Islanders own this series at MSG. Islanders win 4-3.