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Rangers vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [1/28/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Rangers vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Wednesday.
NHL action continues on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET as the NY Rangers square off with the NY Islanders at UBS Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Islanders as the most likely winner of the Rangers vs. Islanders game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Rangers vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Islanders a 55% chance of beating the Rangers.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 58% chance of staying under.
Rangers vs. Islanders odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-194) | -1.5 (+165) |
| Moneyline | +126 | -148 |
| Total | o6.5 (+112) | u6.5 (-130) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Rangers +1.5 | -194 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | +126 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -130 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Rangers vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Rangers vs. Islanders?
According to our model, J.T. Miller is most likely to score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Miller a 35.2% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 7.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | 35.2% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 33.1% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 27.3% |
| Will Cuylle | 21.5% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 20.6% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 33.2% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 27.9% |
| Anthony Duclair | 26.2% |
| Anders Lee | 25.7% |
| Mathew Barzal | 21.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | 7.8% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 7.0% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 5.6% |
| Will Cuylle | 4.6% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 3.9% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 7.2% |
| Anthony Duclair | 5.1% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 5.0% |
| Anders Lee | 5.0% |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 3.9% |
Rangers vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between the Islanders and Rangers at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Rangers on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rangers vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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