Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Islanders

The Dallas Stars meet the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Thursday, March 26.

If you’re looking for a value wager, then -125 that the Stars beat the Islanders certainly stands out. We’re expecting the visitors to triumph on the Moneyline and there are nice odds available.

Dallas Stars have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at American Airlines Center, they were turned over 6-4 by New Jersey Devils. Wyatt Johnston bagged two goals, while Mavrik Bourque and Jason Robertson scored once. Goalie Casey DeSmith had 15 saves (.938).

New York Islanders were beaten 4-3 at UBS Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Chicago Blackhawks. Anders Lee, Calum Ritchie and Simon Holmstroem each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At American Airlines Center, they recorded a 3-2 win over the Stars. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	35-12-6	2.6	.899	4
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-24-2	2.7	.906	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 23.9 shots on goal, with a 18.0% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have been giving up 3.0 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.4%.

Wyatt Johnston is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Jason Robertson racking up 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.43 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Islanders have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 31.2 shots on goal, with a 15.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.

The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, while Bo Horvat is next best after registering 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.74 GAA with a .904 SV%, including one shutout.

Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Take in the full Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

For this NHL clash, our pick is Dallas Stars to have the edge over the home team and we think that the -125 represents an attractive wager on the Moneyline.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Stars vs Islanders stats:

• Stars have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Stars have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Islanders have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Stars Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

We regularly consider a Match Winner & Total Goals wager as a way of backing Dallas at bigger odds. You simply need to decide whether to go Under or Over as part of the combo.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Emil Heineman Over 1.5 Shots -175

Emil Heineman (Islanders) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -175 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 5 - 2 Islanders

An exciting bet could be a 5-2 victory in favor of the Stars at odds of +1600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Islanders

1-0

Stars

+4500

Islanders

+4500

2-0

Stars

+4000

Islanders

+4000

2-1

Stars

+1200

Islanders

+1300

3-0

Stars

+2500

Islanders

+3000

3-1

Stars

+1600

Islanders

+1800

3-2

Stars

+800

Islanders

+850

4-0

Stars

+3300

Islanders

+4000

4-1

Stars

+1400

Islanders

+1700

4-2

Stars

+1500

Islanders

+1700

4-3

Stars

+1050

Islanders

+1150

5-0

Stars

+6000

Islanders

+8000

5-1

Stars

+2200

Islanders

+2900

5-2

Stars

+1600

Islanders

+2000

5-3

Stars

+2400

Islanders

+2800

5-4

Stars

+2200

Islanders

+2400

6-0

Stars

+9000

Islanders

+12500

6-1

Stars

+5000

Islanders

+7500

6-2

Stars

+3000

Islanders

+4000

6-3

Stars

+3000

Islanders

+3500

6-4

Stars

+5500

Islanders

+6000

6-5

Stars

+5500

Islanders

+6000

7-1

Stars

+9000

Islanders

+12500

7-2

Stars

+8000

Islanders

+10000

7-3

Stars

+6000

Islanders

+7500

7-4

Stars

+7500

Islanders

+8000

7-5

Stars

+12000

Islanders

+13000

7-6

Stars

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-4

Stars

+12500

Islanders

+14000

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Dallas Stars 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.

With a 56% chance of securing victory, Dallas Stars are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -130. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New York Islanders are trading at +108.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -118.

If you’re wagering on the matchup, be sure to visit the best NHL betting sites and browse the extensive selection of game lines and team props. You’ll find opportunities to place wagers both before the puck drops and during live play.

Moneyline

Stars

-130

Islanders

+108

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

+123

Tie

+325

Islanders

+175

Puck Line

Stars -1.5

+186

Islanders +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Blocked Shots, Powerplay Points, Shots on Goal and Assists. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 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 4.90 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 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 12.6
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.2
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 23.3
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.4

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