Islanders vs. Devils Free Pick
NEWARK, NJ (The Spread)– Will the Islanders scoop up a win on the road in their 2013 season opener tonight versus the Devils at 7:00PM ET?
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Islanders are -106 money line favorites over the Devils, who are -102 on the ML. The over/under total is currently sitting at 5.5 goals.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Islanders opened as +106 money line underdogs but their odds have flipped to -106, while the Devils opened with -115 odds and are now -102. New Jersey enters play with a 0-1 record while New York will be playing in its first game of the season.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers that have currently been placed on this game, 54% of bettors favor the Islanders. This information is subject to change, however, so click on the link provided for the most updated public betting stats.
NHL FREE PICK: Take New York. According to latest NHL trends, the road team is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams. The Islanders are also 12-4 in their last 16 games versus a team with a losing record and 10-4 in their last 12 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous contest. On the other side, the Devils are 0-4 in their last four games playing on zero days rest, 2-8 in their last 10 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game, and 9-23 in their last 32 games versus Eastern Conference opponents.
FRIDAY NHL FREE PICK: NEW YORK ISLANDERS -106
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