Devils vs. Islanders prediction favors New Jersey to win Saturday's NHL matchup [10/3/2026]

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Devils and Islanders, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Devils a 52.8% chance of defeating the Islanders. According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 69.4% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52.5% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Devils -1.5 (+190) / Islanders +1.5 (-210)
• Moneyline: Devils -132, Islanders +120
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-130/+115)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Islanders +1.5 @ -210 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Islanders @ +120 via DraftKings
• Total: Under 5.5 @ +115 via ESPN BET

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Islanders to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Devils vs. Islanders player props

Who will score a goal in Devils vs. Islanders?

According to our model, Bo Horvat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Islanders.

Our projections give Horvat a 35.1% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 7.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 32.1% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 30.0% probability
• Nico Hischier: 28.8% probability
• Timo Meier: 25.2% probability
• Jesper Bratt: 22.5% probability

NY Islanders

• Bo Horvat: 35.1% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 25.3% probability
• Matthew Schaefer: 25.3% probability
• Emil Heineman: 24.0% probability
• Brayden Schenn: 20.3% probability

First goal scorer predictions

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 6.9% probability
• Nico Hischier: 6.1% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 5.8% probability
• Timo Meier: 4.9% probability
• Jesper Bratt: 4.2% probability

NY Islanders

• Bo Horvat: 7.2% probability
• Matthew Schaefer: 4.9% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 4.9% probability
• Emil Heineman: 4.6% probability
• Brayden Schenn: 4.4% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Saturday's matchup between the Islanders and Devils at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Devils, with a 52.8% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders in Saturday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.