New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers Public Betting Percentages, October 6, 2026

88% of moneyline bets in Islanders at Rangers on October 6, 2026 are on the New York Rangers, with 92% of the money.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline New York Islanders 12% 8% +137
New York Rangers 88% 92% -152
Puck line New York Islanders +1.5 53% 46% -196
New York Rangers -1.5 47% 54% +165
Total Over 5.5 78% 86% -118
Under 5.5 22% 14% +102

What the data says

88% of the moneyline bets on New York Islanders at New York Rangers are on the New York Rangers, with 92% of the money. That's a one-sided split, though not unusual in hockey, where the typical game has about 80% of moneyline tickets on one side.

Splits like this mostly track the favorite: the public backs the team the price says should win. Fading heavily bet NHL sides hasn't paid over the last two seasons either, so treat the number as a read on the crowd, not on the game.

On the total, 78% of bets and 86% of the money are on the Over 5.5. That's the normal pattern in hockey: over the last two seasons, 65% or more of total bets landed on the over in about 94% of NHL games.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between bet percentage and money percentage?

Bet percentage counts tickets: every wager counts once. Money percentage counts dollars, so one $1,000 bet outweighs a hundred $10 ones. Reading the two together shows whether the bigger bettors agree with the crowd.

Is 88% of bets on one NHL team unusual?

Less than it sounds. The typical NHL game closes with about 80% of moneyline tickets on one side, usually the favorite, and one game in four clears 87%. A split this one-sided mostly says who the public sees as the favorite.

Should you bet with the money in the NHL?

Not on the split alone. Across the last two NHL seasons, backing the side with more money than tickets and fading heavily bet public sides both lost at closing prices, about the size of the bookmaker's margin. Splits are context for your own read, not a pick.

What are the public betting percentages for New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers?

At the latest snapshot, the New York Rangers have 88% of the moneyline bets and 92% of the money. The table above has both teams on the moneyline, puck line and total.

Does the public bet the over in NHL games?

Almost always. Over the last two seasons, 65% or more of total bets landed on the over in about 94% of NHL games. On this game the public side of the total is the Over 5.5.

Why are NHL moneyline splits so one-sided?

Hockey moneylines usually price a clear favorite, and the public backs favorites. The typical NHL game closes with about 80% of moneyline tickets on one side, and one in four clears 87%. A one-sided split mostly tells you who the favorite is. Fading those heavy public sides has not paid at NHL prices either. See our methodology →

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Last updated: October 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM UTC

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