New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Pick – 4/10/2025

The New York Rangers and New York Islanders are set to face off on April 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY. This matchup features two teams with contrasting recent performances and offers intriguing opportunities for bettors.

New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Game Preview

The Rangers enter this game with a record of 36-35-7, placing them sixth in the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have seen their season slip away from them a bit in recent games, as a three-game losing streak has all but ended their hopes of taking a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. A loss here would more or less eliminate the Rangers from postseason contention with just a few games left to play.

Artemi Panarin has been a standout performer for the Rangers, leading the team with 84 points, including 35 goals and 49 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin has been solid between the pipes, contributing to the team's defense with a 2.89 GAA.

On the other hand, the Islanders are holding a 34-32-11 record and sitting fourth in the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders are tied with the Rangers on 79 points, putting them eight points back of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with four games to play. With no margin for error left this season, the Isles are going to need to deliver at home here and hope for a lot of help if they are going to have a chance at qualifying for the postseason.

Bo Horvat leads the Islanders with 54 points, including 26 goals and 28 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin has a season record of 29-23-6, with a goals-against average of 2.77 and a save percentage of .905. Sorokin is currently dealing with a back issue, and his status for the game is uncertain.

Betting Insights

For bettors, the Islanders are favored with a moneyline of -125. The Rangers are underdogs at +105. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Prediction

Considering the current form and statistics of both teams, the over is the best bet in this matchup. Both teams could take advantage of the lack of defensive consistency on both sides, especially with the Islanders dealing with a potential injury situation for their starting goaltender. A predicted scoreline could be a 4-2 win for the Rangers, covering the spread and hitting the over on total goals.

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