New Jersey Devils defeat New York Islanders 5-4: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NHL · New Jersey Devils 5, New York Islanders 4
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at UBS Arena. The New York Islanders covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6, with 9 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders final score and game recap
The New York Islanders led 2-1 after the first period and 4-2 after two periods. The New Jersey Devils outscored the New York Islanders 2-0 in the third period. It was tied 4-4 at the end of regulation. The New Jersey Devils won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Luke Evangelista (New Jersey Devils): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders): 45 saves on 50 shots.
- Simon Holmstrom (New York Islanders): 1 goal, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders?
The New York Islanders covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at New Jersey Devils -1.5.
Did New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 goals combined against a closing total of 6, over by 3.
The total opened at 5.5 and closed at 6.
How did AiQ's New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the New Jersey Devils to win at -148, a win (+$67.57 on a $100 bet).
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- New York Islanders team total 3.5: the over, paying +174, with 4 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -130, with 3 goals scored.
- New Jersey Devils team total 3.5: the over, paying +116, with 5 scored.
- First-period moneyline: New York Islanders won the first period, paying +106.
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Jersey Devils at -145 and the New York Islanders at +120. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New Jersey Devils a 57% favorite. The New Jersey Devils won as the favorite at -145: $68.97 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the New Jersey Devils, the best price before the game was -145 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−2.5% value).
The total moved up from 5.5 to 6, and the game went over.
New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New Jersey Devils 12-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (8-2 at home, 4-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 15 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 6 times. That made it four straight wins for the New Jersey Devils.
This result left the New York Islanders 7-9 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-5 at home, 3-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 8 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 8 times. That made it three straight losses for the New York Islanders.
What's next for New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders?
Next for the New Jersey Devils: at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the New York Islanders: at the San Jose Sharks on Monday, November 9, 2026.