New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Predators

The New York Islanders meet the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, January 8.

There is -130 available when it comes to the Predators on the Moneyline and we’re expecting them to beat the Islanders. There’s lots of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

New York Islanders beat New Jersey Devils in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 9-0 home win at UBS Arena. Anthony Duclair bagged a hat trick along with 2 assists. Ilya Sorokin made 44 saves for his shutout.

Nashville Predators have landed back-to-back home victories. In their last game, it was a 6-2 road defeat against Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Ryan O'Reilly and Nick Blankenburg each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Predators triumphed 7-6 when they last played the Islanders. This head-to-head was played at Bridgestone Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Predators wins.

Starting Goalies

David Rittich (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-9-3	2.7	.896	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-19-6	3.2	.893	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 10.7% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 2.6 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.7%.

Mathew Barzal is the top points scorer with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, with Simon Holmstroem racking up 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie David Rittich have a 2.30 goal against average with a .911 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Predators have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

The top points scorer is Steven Stamkos with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Ryan O'Reilly is next in line after registering 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 3.29 GAA with a .886 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our pick is for the home team to win this NHL encounter. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -130 makes plenty of appeal.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Islanders vs Predators stats:

• Predators have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Predators have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Predators have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Islanders have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Predators have won 8 of their last 10 games against Islanders.

Predators Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Those who are looking for more value when backing Nashville should consider the Puck Line. Place a wager on them to cover the spread that makes the most appeal at the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan O'Reilly Over 0.5 Assists +115

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators) has recorded one assist or more in 3 straight home games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line, especially with the odds of +115 available that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 2 - 5 Predators

We’re betting on the Predators to secure a 5-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1700 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Predators

1-0

Islanders

+4500

Predators

+4500

2-0

Islanders

+4500

Predators

+4000

2-1

Islanders

+1300

Predators

+1300

3-0

Islanders

+3000

Predators

+2900

3-1

Islanders

+1800

Predators

+1700

3-2

Islanders

+850

Predators

+800

4-0

Islanders

+4000

Predators

+3500

4-1

Islanders

+1600

Predators

+1500

4-2

Islanders

+1600

Predators

+1500

4-3

Islanders

+1100

Predators

+1050

5-0

Islanders

+8000

Predators

+6600

5-1

Islanders

+2900

Predators

+2400

5-2

Islanders

+1900

Predators

+1700

5-3

Islanders

+2500

Predators

+2400

5-4

Islanders

+2200

Predators

+2200

6-0

Islanders

+12000

Predators

+10000

6-1

Islanders

+7000

Predators

+5500

6-2

Islanders

+4000

Predators

+3300

6-3

Islanders

+3500

Predators

+3000

6-4

Islanders

+5500

Predators

+5000

6-5

Islanders

+5500

Predators

+5500

7-1

Islanders

+12000

Predators

+10000

7-2

Islanders

+10000

Predators

+8000

7-3

Islanders

+7000

Predators

+6000

7-4

Islanders

+8000

Predators

+7000

7-5

Islanders

+12000

Predators

+11000

7-6

Islanders

+13000

Predators

+13000

8-2

Islanders

+13000

Predators

+14000

8-3

Islanders

+13000

Predators

+14000

8-4

Islanders

+14000

Predators

+12500

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New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators 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, Nashville Predators are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -127. For those wanting to back New York Islanders, you will find +105 about the underdogs.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -130.

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Moneyline

Islanders

+105

Predators

-127

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+163

Tie

+310

Predators

+132

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-250

Predators -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

As an alternative to the team props and game lines, check out the player and goalie props that are available. These can be a fantastic alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The top gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 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 2 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 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.80 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 2.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 2.40 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 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 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 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.9
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 5.2

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