New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Wild

The New York Islanders clash with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 10.

There’s a strong case that the Wild win in regulation time and that means wagering the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. You can get a juicy -115 that they overcome the Islanders.

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New York Islanders were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Bridgestone Arena. Nashville Predators claimed a 2-1 (SO) win. Simon Holmstroem was the only player to find the net, with David Rittich stopping 26 shots (.963).

Minnesota Wild have lost back-to-back at home. Their last game saw them land a 3-2 (OT) road victory at Climate Pledge Arena against Seattle Kraken. Brock Faber, Mats Zuccarello and Ryan Hartman each scored one goal. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt made a total of 26 saves (.929).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild beat the Islanders when the teams last met. It was a 5-2 scoreline at UBS Arena. It’s been eight Wild wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-10-2	2.5	.915	4
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Filip Gustavsson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-4	2.5	.912	3
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.8 shots on goal, with a 9.4% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have given up 2.4 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

Mathew Barzal is the top points scorer with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, with Simon Holmstroem recording 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie David Rittich have a 2.12 goal against average with a .917 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Wild have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 70.4%.

The top points scorer is Quinn Hughes with 11 points which were all assists, while Kirill Kaprizov is next in line after registering 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 2.92 GAA with a .907 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Our New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Minnesota Wild will outscore their opponents in 60 minutes, with odds of -115 currently available that they win this NHL game. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

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Key Islanders vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Wild have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Islanders have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Islanders have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Wild have won 8 of their last 10 games against Islanders.

Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joel Eriksson Ek Over 2.5 Shots -125

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -125.

Latest Joel Eriksson Ek Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+225

First

+1500

Assists

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 1 - 5 Wild

A 5-1 win in favor of the Wild can be backed at odds of +1900. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Wild

1-0

Islanders

+5000

Wild

+4500

2-0

Islanders

+5000

Wild

+4000

2-1

Islanders

+1400

Wild

+1200

3-0

Islanders

+4000

Wild

+2500

3-1

Islanders

+2000

Wild

+1500

3-2

Islanders

+900

Wild

+750

4-0

Islanders

+5500

Wild

+3000

4-1

Islanders

+2000

Wild

+1200

4-2

Islanders

+1900

Wild

+1400

4-3

Islanders

+1150

Wild

+1000

5-0

Islanders

+10000

Wild

+5000

5-1

Islanders

+3500

Wild

+1900

5-2

Islanders

+2400

Wild

+1400

5-3

Islanders

+2900

Wild

+2200

5-4

Islanders

+2400

Wild

+2000

6-0

Islanders

+2400

Wild

+8000

6-1

Islanders

+9000

Wild

+4500

6-2

Islanders

+5000

Wild

+2500

6-3

Islanders

+4000

Wild

+2800

6-4

Islanders

+6000

Wild

+5000

6-5

Islanders

+6000

Wild

+5500

7-0

Islanders

+6000

Wild

+12000

7-1

Islanders

+6000

Wild

+7500

7-2

Islanders

+12500

Wild

+6600

7-3

Islanders

+8000

Wild

+5000

7-4

Islanders

+9000

Wild

+6600

7-5

Islanders

+13000

Wild

+11000

7-6

Islanders

+14000

Wild

+12500

8-1

Islanders

+14000

Wild

+12500

8-2

Islanders

+14000

Wild

+11000

8-3

Islanders

+14000

Wild

+12000

8-4

Islanders

+14000

Wild

+11000

8-5

Islanders

+14000

Wild

+15000

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New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild 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.

The sportsbooks have Minnesota Wild at -149 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back New York Islanders, you will find +125 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -118.

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Moneyline

Islanders

+125

Wild

-149

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+225

Tie

+320

Wild

-103

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-213

Wild -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

Kirill Kaprizov is available at +110 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favorite is now priced at odds of +800 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+110

Anytime

+800

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+150

Anytime

+1000

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+225

Anytime

+1500

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

First

+280

Anytime

+1900

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Calum Ritchie (Islanders)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Maxim Shabanov (Islanders)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Casey Cizikas (Islanders)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Nico Sturm (Wild)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Marc Gatcomb (Islanders)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Yakov Trenin (Wild)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Vinnie Hinostroza (Wild)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Ryan Pulock (Islanders)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Kyle MacLean (Islanders)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Jonas Brodin (Wild)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-145

Under 0.5

+110

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-130

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-149

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-141

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-154

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

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New York Islanders Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 9.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.5

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Starting Lineups

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