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.

Pick: Rangers Moneyline (-115)

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The Rangers have been the stronger team in recent head-to-head matchups, winning five of the last six games against the Islanders. With Igor Shesterkin expected to start and the Rangers' offense finding its rhythm, they are well-positioned to secure another victory. The Islanders' defensive struggles against the Rangers this season further bolster the case for the Rangers on the moneyline.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Artemi Panarin Over 0.5 Points

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Panarin leads the Rangers with 61 points this season and has been a consistent offensive contributor. With the Islanders' defensive vulnerabilities, Panarin is a strong candidate to record at least one point in this game.

2. Brock Nelson Over 2.5 Shots on Goal

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Nelson has been a key offensive player for the Islanders, leading the team with 37 points in 50 career games against the Rangers. He is likely to be heavily involved in the Islanders' attack, making this a solid prop bet.

3. Igor Shesterkin Over 29.5 Saves

Shesterkin has been in excellent form against the Islanders, winning six of his last seven matchups. Given the Islanders' tendency to generate a high volume of shots, Shesterkin is expected to face plenty of action in this game.

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