Islanders vs. Devils Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

New York Islanders (34-33-11) vs. New Jersey Devils (41-31-7)
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
TV: TNT, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

  • Islanders: Lost 9-2 to the Rangers on Thursday

  • Devils: Lost 4-2 to the Penguins on Friday

Head-to-Head:

This will be the fourth meeting of the season. The Devils have had the upper hand lately, and with the Islanders fading out of playoff contention, New Jersey will look to take care of business at home.

New York Islanders Breakdown:

The Islanders have fallen off a cliff, going just 2-5-3 in their last 10 and losing 8 of their last 10 overall. They’re giving up 4.4 goals per game over that stretch while only scoring 3.1 goals per game. Their special teams are among the worst in the league—ranking 31st in both power play and penalty kill. Ilya Sorokin has struggled lately, with a 3.13 GAA and .886 SV% across his last 10.

Key Players:

  • Bo Horvat: 8 points (3 G, 5 A) last 10

  • Anders Lee: 7 points (4 G, 3 A) last 10

New Jersey Devils Breakdown:

New Jersey is clinging to playoff hopes and has gone 4-5-1 in their last 10, but they've been much better at home. They’re allowing 3.3 goals per game lately, but still boast the 3rd-best power play and 5th-best penalty kill in the NHL. Their overall defense is solid, ranking 6th in goals allowed per game (2.66). Nico Hischier has been on a tear, and if Jacob Markstrom can stabilize in net, New Jersey should handle the Isles.

Key Players:

  • Nico Hischier: 14 points (7 G, 7 A) last 10

  • Luke Hughes: 9 points (1 G, 8 A) last 10

Betting Trends:

New York Islanders:

  • 2-8 in their last 10

  • OVER has hit in 10 of their last 13

New Jersey Devils:

  • 4-2 in their last 6

  • UNDER has hit in 6 of their last 9 vs Eastern Conference opponents

Exact Score Prediction:

New Jersey Devils 4 – New York Islanders 2

Our Best Bet:

New Jersey Devils ML @ -195

The Devils are at home, fighting for a playoff spot, and have a significant edge in special teams and overall form. The Islanders are on the second half of a back-to-back and have looked completely disjointed, especially on defense. With playoff implications on the line and facing one of the worst penalty kills in the NHL, New Jersey should take care of business in regulation.

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