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New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers
The New York Islanders and the New York Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -138-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
In their last action, New York was a 4-3 winner at home against the Ducks. Bettors on New York at -167 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
New York was a 4-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Capitals. They lost as +141 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
New York:
Team record: 24-24-9 SU
NY Islanders is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Islanders is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games
New York:
Team record: 38-17-5 SU
NY Rangers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games
NY Rangers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
New York home to Dallas Saturday, March 19
New York at Tampa Bay Saturday, March 19