New York Islanders @ New York Rangers Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 3/3/2025 7:00 PM EST
We have your New York Islanders @ New York Rangers prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Islanders head to Madison Square Garden to face their cross-town rivals, the Rangers.
New York Islanders @ New York Rangers Pick
Best Moneyline Odds: Rangers -115 at DraftKings, Islanders +107 at BetRivers.
Best Spread Odds: Rangers -1.0 (+128) at BetRivers.
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-120) at FanDuel, Under 6.0 (-120) at Caesars.
Game Info
Date: March 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: MSGSN
New York Islanders @ New York Rangers Preview
The New York Islanders and New York Rangers face off in a critical rivalry game at Madison Square Garden. Both teams are battling for playoff contention, with the Rangers sitting two points behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Islanders are five points back with a game in hand. The Rangers have dominated the season series so far, winning both matchups by a combined score of 10-3.
The Islanders are coming off a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators, highlighted by a rare goalie goal from Ilya Sorokin and multi-point performances from Brock Nelson, JG Pageau, and Kyle Palmieri. However, the Islanders have struggled defensively against the Rangers this season, allowing five goals on just 18 shots in their most recent meeting.
The Rangers, meanwhile, are riding high after a 4-0 shutout win over the Predators, with Jonathan Quick earning his third career shutout. Artemi Panarin continues to lead the Rangers offensively with 61 points this season, while Igor Shesterkin is expected to start in goal. Shesterkin has won six of his last seven matchups against the Islanders.
Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis
The Rangers lead the all-time head-to-head series with 138 wins, while the Islanders have 136 victories, and nine games have ended in a tie. In their last 10 meetings, the Rangers hold a 6-4 edge, including wins in five of the last six matchups. The Rangers have also won the last four meetings at Madison Square Garden, showcasing their dominance in recent encounters.
