New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: 4.2 goals per game stat hook — our tips

The New Jersey Devils are humming along right now! Packing a lethal attack averaging 3.4 goals per game this season and four wins from their last five overall outings, New Jersey travels to UBS Arena on Sun 8 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT to take on the New York Islanders in a massive Metropolitan Division clash.

If you are looking for reliable nhl predictions, this matchup jumps off the page immediately. The Devils sit 10th on the overall ladder with a 10-5-0 record (20 points), while the Islanders sit 21st with a 7-5-2 record (16 points). Let's dive into the form guide and key stats to uncover where the value rates best on game day!

Devils set the tempo: Head-to-head breakdown

The numbers say New Jersey holds a massive firepower edge heading into this one. The Devils are scoring 3.4 goals per game on the season, and they have ramped that up even further to an impressive 4.2 goals per game across their past five overall starts. Superstar center Jack Hughes (8G, 11A) and Arseny Gritsyuk (8G, 4A) are driving the bus, well supported by Jesper Bratt with 11 assists. The Devils come off a thrilling 5-4 win against the St Louis Blues on Fri, 6 Nov, taking their recent streak to three straight victories.

The Islanders are navigating a stickier patch of form. New York's last start on Fri, 6 Nov resulted in a 3-5 home defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes, coming right after a 0-4 home loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Sun, 1 Nov. Across their last five overall games, the Islanders are averaging 2.8 goals for and giving up 4.2 goals against per game. Center Bo Horvat leads their scoring with 7 goals and 7 assists, alongside defender Matthew Schaefer (4G, 10A) and Brayden Schenn (4G, 5A), but keeping the puck out of their net has proved tricky recently.

Advanced numbers give another big tick to New Jersey, who control a 58.7 Corsi percentage compared to New York's 51.9 Corsi percentage. While the Islanders boast a top-notch 86% penalty kill rate against New Jersey's 67.65%, the Devils' overall high-tempo play rates a real chance to overcome that gap. On the head-to-head board, New Jersey opens up as the clear favourite to get the job done on the road.