Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Islanders

The Montreal Canadiens clash with the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Sunday, April 12.

The Canadiens and the Islanders might not have a very high combined goals total. We’ll therefore plump for the -133 that there are Under 6.5 goals.

Montreal Canadiens have won five straight road games. Most recently, they lost 5-2 at home to Columbus Blue Jackets at Bell Centre. Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson scored one goal apiece.

New York Islanders were defeated last time out. UBS Arena saw them beaten at home to Ottawa Senators by a 3-0 scoreline. Islanders won the shots on goal battle, 23-16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs beat the Islanders in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 7-3 scoreline at Bell Centre. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Fowler (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-6-2	2.4	.908	1

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

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 24.0 shots on goal, with a 7.3% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 2.1 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 5.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 96.3%.

Nick Suzuki is the top points scorer with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, with Cole Caufield recording 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.10 goal against average with a .932 save percentage.

The Islanders have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 13.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.2%.

The top points scorer is Calum Ritchie with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Matthew Schaefer is next in line after having 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.95 GAA with a .887 SV%, including one shutout.

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Our Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There could be a shortage of goals in this NHL clash, leading us to a pick of Under 6.5 goals. There are appealing odds of -133 for an outcome which needs six or less to be scored.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Canadiens vs Islanders stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canadiens games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Canadiens games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Islanders games at home.

Under 6.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 57.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Juraj Slafkovsky Over 0.5 Assists +110

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens) has made at least one assist in 3 straight games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this looks big at +110.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 3 - 1 Islanders

The Canadiens are available at +1900 when it comes to them winning 3-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Islanders

1-0

Canadiens

+5500

Islanders

+5500

2-0

Canadiens

+5000

Islanders

+4500

2-1

Canadiens

+1500

Islanders

+1400

3-0

Canadiens

+3500

Islanders

+3000

3-1

Canadiens

+1900

Islanders

+1800

3-2

Canadiens

+900

Islanders

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+4500

Islanders

+4000

4-1

Canadiens

+1700

Islanders

+1500

4-2

Canadiens

+1600

Islanders

+1500

4-3

Canadiens

+1050

Islanders

+1000

5-0

Canadiens

+8000

Islanders

+6600

5-1

Canadiens

+2900

Islanders

+2400

5-2

Canadiens

+1900

Islanders

+1600

5-3

Canadiens

+2400

Islanders

+2200

5-4

Canadiens

+2000

Islanders

+1900

6-0

Canadiens

+12000

Islanders

+10000

6-1

Canadiens

+7000

Islanders

+5500

6-2

Canadiens

+3500

Islanders

+2900

6-3

Canadiens

+3300

Islanders

+2800

6-4

Canadiens

+5000

Islanders

+4500

6-5

Canadiens

+5000

Islanders

+4500

7-1

Canadiens

+11000

Islanders

+9000

7-2

Canadiens

+9000

Islanders

+7500

7-3

Canadiens

+6600

Islanders

+5500

7-4

Canadiens

+7000

Islanders

+6000

7-5

Canadiens

+11000

Islanders

+10000

7-6

Canadiens

+12000

Islanders

+11000

8-1

Canadiens

+12000

Islanders

+14000

8-2

Canadiens

+14000

Islanders

+12500

8-3

Canadiens

+14000

Islanders

+12500

8-4

Canadiens

+12500

Islanders

+11000

8-5

Canadiens

+14000

Islanders

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens 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 have been given Moneyline odds of -115 against Montreal Canadiens who are -105. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 51% probability of success.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +108.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-105

Islanders

-115

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+165

Tie

+325

Islanders

+128

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-244

Islanders -1.5

+194

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 13.4
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 31.8
• Hits: 22.4
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.2
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Injuries & Suspensions

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