New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Capitals

The New York Islanders clash with the Washington Capitals in this NHL matchup at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Friday, October 31. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

The betting prediction is to back the Capitals on the 3-Way Moneyline at -135. We think that the home team could prove too strong for the Islanders, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

New York Islanders were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was on the road at Lenovo Center. Carolina Hurricanes claimed a 6-2 win. Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstroem scored one goal apiece.

Washington Capitals have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 1-0 loss against Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. They recorded 24 shots on goal, while goalie Logan Thompson was able to make 18 saves (.947).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Caps have claimed consecutive wins over the Islanders. Both victories were achieved at UBS Arena, with a 3-1 followed by a 4-2 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Caps have won six.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-22-2	2.7	.909	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-21-6	2.5	.912	3
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 13.6% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 3.8 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.1%.

Bo Horvat is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Kyle Palmieri racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 3.75 goal against average with a .868 save percentage.

The Caps have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.2 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.3%.

The top points scorer is Tom Wilson with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Dylan Strome is next in line after having 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 1.44 GAA with a .939 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping things simple by backing Washington Capitals on the 60-minute line. They should get the better of their opponents in this NHL encounter and our pick is available at -135.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Islanders vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Capitals have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Islanders have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Islanders have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Islanders have lost their last 3 games.
• Capitals have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Caps 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.5% prospect of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

Those who are looking for more value when backing Washington 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: Kyle Palmieri Over 1.5 Shots -200

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 10 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -200.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 3 - 5 Capitals

Our correct score prediction is a 5-3 win for the Capitals which is available at odds of +1900. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Capitals

1-0

Islanders

+6000

Capitals

+5500

2-0

Islanders

+6000

Capitals

+4000

2-1

Islanders

+1800

Capitals

+1500

3-0

Islanders

+5000

Capitals

+2400

3-1

Islanders

+2500

Capitals

+1500

3-2

Islanders

+1100

Capitals

+850

4-0

Islanders

+7000

Capitals

+2500

4-1

Islanders

+2800

Capitals

+1050

4-2

Islanders

+2200

Capitals

+1300

4-3

Islanders

+1300

Capitals

+1000

5-0

Islanders

+13000

Capitals

+4000

5-1

Islanders

+5000

Capitals

+1500

5-2

Islanders

+2800

Capitals

+1150

5-3

Islanders

+3300

Capitals

+1900

5-4

Islanders

+2400

Capitals

+1900

6-0

Islanders

+2400

Capitals

+6000

6-1

Islanders

+12000

Capitals

+3300

6-2

Islanders

+6000

Capitals

+2000

6-3

Islanders

+4500

Capitals

+2000

6-4

Islanders

+6600

Capitals

+4000

6-5

Islanders

+5500

Capitals

+4500

7-0

Islanders

+5500

Capitals

+9000

7-1

Islanders

+5500

Capitals

+5500

7-2

Islanders

+14000

Capitals

+5000

7-3

Islanders

+9000

Capitals

+4000

7-4

Islanders

+9000

Capitals

+5000

7-5

Islanders

+13000

Capitals

+9000

7-6

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+11000

8-0

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+14000

8-1

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+9000

8-2

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+8000

8-3

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+9000

8-4

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+9000

8-5

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+12000

9-1

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+14000

9-2

Islanders

+12500

Capitals

+13000

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New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals 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.

At betting odds of -227 with the sportsbooks, Washington Capitals are regarded as 69% likely to win this game. New York Islanders are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +184.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

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Moneyline

Islanders

+184

Capitals

-227

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+320

Tie

+350

Capitals

-143

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-139

Capitals -1.5

+112

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

We enjoy player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Goalscorers, Assists, Points, Powerplay Points and Shots on Goal among the choices and you can take a particular view.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Washington Capitals 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

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 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 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 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 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 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 7.10 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 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 8.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 10.6
• Faceoff Wins : 21.9
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.3
• Hits: 22.1
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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