Jan. 28, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET
The New York Rangers (22-25-6) visit the New York Islanders (28-19-5) Wednesday. Puck drop from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Rangers vs. Islanders odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Islanders lead 2-0 after 5-0 and 2-0 victories in each building Nov. 8 and Dec. 27. The Isles were +128 dogs and -105 faves.
The Rangers outlasted the Boston Bruins 4-3 in overtime Monday as +106 home dogs. The win snapped a string of 8 losses in 9 games. C J.T. Miller scored his 14th goal of the season. LW Artemi Panarin had an assist to snap a 2-game scoring drought. The 34-year-old forward is subject of loud trade talks. He has just 57 points on the season after 120 points 2 campaigns ago.
The Isles shut out the Philadelphia Flyers Monday 4-0, cashing out as -110 road favorites. C Jean-Gabriel Pageau had 2 goals to give him 10 on the season. G Ilya Sorokin stopped all 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, which is the most in the league. The Islanders are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games
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Moneyline (ML): Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Islanders -130 (bet $130 to win $100)Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-220) | Islanders -1.5 (+180)Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Rangers at Islanders projected goalies
Jonathan Quick (4-11-2, 3.17 GAA, .884 SV%, 1 SO) vs. David Rittich (11-7-3, 2.57 GAA, .902 SV%, 2 SO)
Quick was between the pipes in the win against Boston Monday, stopping 21 of 24. It was his first win since Nov. 7. He has allowed 29 goals in January for a 4.98 GAA and .812 SV%. He hasn’t faced the Islanders in more than 3 years.
Rittich allowed 4 goals on 20 shots in a 5-0 loss to Buffalo Saturday. He has allowed 4 goals in consecutive starts. He was in goal Dec. 27, stopping all 27 shots the Rangers fired his way in a 2-0 shutout.
Rangers at Islanders picks and predictionsPrediction
Islanders 5, Rangers 4
It’s really hard to beat a team 3 straight times – especially one in such close proximity. However, the vibes with the Rangers aren’t good, and Quick has been awful this month. For the price, give me ISLANDERS (-130).
There’s no play on the ML. Instead, give me MIKA ZIBANEJAD OVER 2.5 SHOTS (+110). He has 3 and 6 SOG the last 2 games.
The Rangers are 7-2-1 O/U in their last 10, and the Islanders are 4-5-1. Both meetings this season went Under, but with both backups between the pipes, I like the OVER 6.5 (-110) here.
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