New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Oilers

The New York Islanders clash with the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, January 15.

The Oilers should be able to come out on top against the Islanders in regulation time. Our best prediction is to back them on the 3-Way Moneyline where a juicy -115 can be landed.

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New York Islanders lost on the road in their previous game. Winnipeg Jets won 5-4 at Canada Life Centre. Matthew Schaefer was on target along with three of his teammates.

Edmonton Oilers lost on the road in their last game. Nashville Predators won 4-3 (OT) at Bridgestone Arena. Zach Hyman recorded two goals and Leon Draisaitl scored the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Islanders claim a 4-2 win over the Oilers at UBS Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Oilers winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-2	2.6	.911	4
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Tristan Jarry (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-3-2	2.8	.903	1
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 25.4 shots on goal, with a 6.9% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 2.6 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

Simon Holmstroem is the top points scorer with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, with Mathew Barzal racking up 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie David Rittich have a 2.15 goal against average with a .914 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Oilers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 31.9 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 95.2%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 20 points, 7 goals and 13 assists, while Leon Draisaitl is next best after having 15 points, 8 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.65 GAA with a .904 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Our New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers 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 are attractive odds about the home team and our pick is for Edmonton Oilers to win this NHL encounter in regulation time. They can get the better of their opponents in various departments and you can get -115.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Islanders vs Oilers stats:

• Oilers have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Oilers have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Islanders have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Islanders have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Oilers have won 6 of their last 10 games against Islanders.

Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Edmonton can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Puck Line, Winning Margin or the Match Winner & Total Goals options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Emil Heineman Over 1.5 Shots -200

Emil Heineman (Islanders) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -200 that this happens.

Latest Emil Heineman Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+300

First

+1900

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 1 - 4 Oilers

We’re taking a chance on the Oilers to achieve a 4-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +1300 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Oilers

1-0

Islanders

+6000

Oilers

+5500

2-0

Islanders

+6000

Oilers

+4500

2-1

Islanders

+1700

Oilers

+1400

3-0

Islanders

+4500

Oilers

+2800

3-1

Islanders

+2400

Oilers

+1700

3-2

Islanders

+1000

Oilers

+800

4-0

Islanders

+6000

Oilers

+3000

4-1

Islanders

+2400

Oilers

+1300

4-2

Islanders

+2000

Oilers

+1300

4-3

Islanders

+1150

Oilers

+950

5-0

Islanders

+11000

Oilers

+5000

5-1

Islanders

+4000

Oilers

+1800

5-2

Islanders

+2400

Oilers

+1300

5-3

Islanders

+2800

Oilers

+1900

5-4

Islanders

+2200

Oilers

+1800

6-0

Islanders

+2200

Oilers

+7500

6-1

Islanders

+10000

Oilers

+4000

6-2

Islanders

+5000

Oilers

+2200

6-3

Islanders

+4000

Oilers

+2400

6-4

Islanders

+5500

Oilers

+4000

6-5

Islanders

+5000

Oilers

+4500

7-0

Islanders

+5000

Oilers

+11000

7-1

Islanders

+5000

Oilers

+6600

7-2

Islanders

+12000

Oilers

+5500

7-3

Islanders

+8000

Oilers

+4000

7-4

Islanders

+8000

Oilers

+5500

7-5

Islanders

+11000

Oilers

+9000

7-6

Islanders

+12000

Oilers

+11000

8-1

Islanders

+12000

Oilers

+11000

8-2

Islanders

+12000

Oilers

+9000

8-3

Islanders

+12000

Oilers

+10000

8-4

Islanders

+14000

Oilers

+9000

8-5

Islanders

+14000

Oilers

+12000

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New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 63% chance of securing victory, Edmonton Oilers are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -172. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +142 about New York Islanders.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +106.

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Moneyline

Islanders

+142

Oilers

-172

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+250

Tie

+330

Oilers

-115

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-169

Oilers -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Favorite Connor McDavid is available at +800 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

First

+110

Anytime

+800

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

First

+115

Anytime

+900

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

First

+160

Anytime

+1200

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Maxim Shabanov (Islanders)

First

+475

Anytime

+3000

Calum Ritchie (Islanders)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Andrew Mangiapane (Oilers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Kasperi Kapanen (Oilers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Vasily Podkolzin (Oilers)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Matt Savoie (Oilers)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Darnell Nurse (Oilers)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Marc Gatcomb (Islanders)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Mattias Janmark (Oilers)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Kyle MacLean (Islanders)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Trent Frederic (Oilers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Isaac Howard (Oilers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jake Walman (Oilers)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Ryan Pulock (Islanders)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+170

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-145

Under 0.5

+105

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Over 1.5

+170

Under 1.5

-233

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Darnell Nurse (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Ryan Pulock (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Jake Walman (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-120

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+115

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+130

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Darnell Nurse (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 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 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.60 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 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.6
• Blocks: 10.7
• Faceoff Wins : 22.4
• Hits: 15.4
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.4
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.1
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.2

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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