Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Islanders

The Calgary Flames meet the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, March 14.

The Islanders should be able to come out on top against the Flames in regulation time. Our best prediction is to back them on the 3-Way Moneyline where a juicy -110 can be landed.

Calgary Flames won their previous game 5-4. This was a road victory at Prudential Center against New Jersey Devils. John Beecher registered two goals, with Kevin Bahl, Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich also finding the net.

New York Islanders were beaten 3-2 at UBS Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Los Angeles Kings. Emil Heineman was on target with both goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Flames beat the Islanders when the teams last met. It was a 4-2 scoreline at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames have four straight victories against the Islanders. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Devin Cooley (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-10-6	2.7	.909	0
23/24	2-3-1	4.98	.870	0

David Rittich (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-10-3	2.8	.894	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have given up 3.7 goals from 33.7 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.4%.

Joel Farabee is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Morgan Frost recording 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.33 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Islanders have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.2%.

The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, while Bo Horvat is next best after having 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.88 GAA with a .900 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

New York Islanders should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting -110 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Flames vs Islanders stats:

• Islanders have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Islanders have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Flames have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Flames have lost 13 of their last 20 games.

Islanders 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

If you want more juice from a wager on Islanders, there are several alternatives including Match Winner & Total Goals. Puck Line and Winning Margin provide even greater flexibility for bettors.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mathew Barzal Over 2.5 Shots -100

Mathew Barzal (Islanders) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -100 currently available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 2 - 6 Islanders

A 6-2 win in favor of the Islanders is available at odds of +2500. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Islanders

1-0

Flames

+5000

Islanders

+5000

2-0

Flames

+5000

Islanders

+4000

2-1

Flames

+1500

Islanders

+1300

3-0

Flames

+3500

Islanders

+2500

3-1

Flames

+2000

Islanders

+1600

3-2

Flames

+900

Islanders

+800

4-0

Flames

+5000

Islanders

+3000

4-1

Flames

+1900

Islanders

+1300

4-2

Flames

+1800

Islanders

+1400

4-3

Flames

+1150

Islanders

+1050

5-0

Flames

+9000

Islanders

+5500

5-1

Flames

+3300

Islanders

+2000

5-2

Flames

+2000

Islanders

+1400

5-3

Flames

+2800

Islanders

+2200

5-4

Flames

+2400

Islanders

+2000

6-0

Flames

+13000

Islanders

+8000

6-1

Flames

+8000

Islanders

+4500

6-2

Flames

+4000

Islanders

+2500

6-3

Flames

+3500

Islanders

+2800

6-4

Flames

+5500

Islanders

+4500

6-5

Flames

+5500

Islanders

+5000

7-0

Flames

+5500

Islanders

+12500

7-1

Flames

+13000

Islanders

+7500

7-2

Flames

+11000

Islanders

+6600

7-3

Flames

+7500

Islanders

+5000

7-4

Flames

+8000

Islanders

+6000

7-5

Flames

+12500

Islanders

+11000

7-6

Flames

+13000

Islanders

+12500

8-1

Flames

+13000

Islanders

+12500

8-2

Flames

+13000

Islanders

+11000

8-3

Flames

+13000

Islanders

+12000

8-4

Flames

+14000

Islanders

+11000

8-5

Flames

+14000

Islanders

+14000

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Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

New York Islanders are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -145. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Calgary Flames are trading at +120.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -143.

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Moneyline

Flames

+120

Islanders

-145

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+195

Tie

+335

Islanders

+106

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-196

Islanders -1.5

+158

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

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Calgary Flames Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 21.8
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 4.8
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 5.2

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