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- If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Monday when the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers meet at Madison Square Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Last time out for New York, they were a 4-1 winner as they battled the Canadiens at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +140 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Last time out for New York, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Lightning at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at +125 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Current streak:
New York has won 3 straight games.
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 9-18-6
New York: 20-14-2
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Montreal are 3-7
After a win are 5-5
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
NY Islanders are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Islanders are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
NY Islanders are 5-20 SU in their last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Next up:
NY Islanders home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, December 29
NY Rangers at New Jersey, Wednesday, December 29
