Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Islanders

The Vancouver Canucks square off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, December 19.

There is -115 available for Over 5.5 goals, with the Canucks and the Islanders predicted to go over the line with their combined score.

Vancouver Canucks have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where New York Rangers were beaten 3-0 at Madison Square Garden. Conor Garland, Evander Kane and Liam Oehgren scored one goal each. Thatcher Demko made 23 saves for his shutout.

New York Islanders have won five home games on the spin. On the road at Little Caesars Arena in their last game, they were beaten 3-2 by Detroit Red Wings. Emil Heineman and Scott Mayfield scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canucks triumphed 5-2 when they last played the Islanders. This head-to-head was played at UBS Arena. The Canucks have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Thatcher Demko (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-10-1	2.9	.895	1
23/24	35-14-2	2.45	.918	5

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-20-2	2.6	.910	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 2.6 goals from 25.2 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

Conor Garland is the top points scorer with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, with Elias Pettersson recording 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.01 goal against average with a .871 save percentage.

The Islanders have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.7 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.6 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Anders Lee with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Mathew Barzal is next in line after registering 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.12 GAA with a .929 SV%, including one shutout.

Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

This Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

The sportsbooks have been generous with the -115 when it comes to betting over the goal line. We’re expecting the lamp to be lit at least six times in this NHL encounter.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Canucks vs Islanders stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Canucks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Islanders games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Islanders games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kiefer Sherwood Over 1.5 Shots -200

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -200 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 2 - 5 Islanders

We’re taking a chance on the Islanders to achieve a 5-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Islanders

1-0

Canucks

+4000

Islanders

+4000

2-0

Canucks

+4000

Islanders

+3400

2-1

Canucks

+1200

Islanders

+1100

3-0

Canucks

+3000

Islanders

+2200

3-1

Canucks

+1800

Islanders

+1500

3-2

Canucks

+850

Islanders

+750

4-0

Canucks

+4500

Islanders

+2800

4-1

Canucks

+1700

Islanders

+1200

4-2

Canucks

+1800

Islanders

+1400

4-3

Canucks

+1200

Islanders

+1100

5-0

Canucks

+9000

Islanders

+5500

5-1

Canucks

+3300

Islanders

+2000

5-2

Canucks

+2200

Islanders

+1600

5-3

Canucks

+3000

Islanders

+2500

5-4

Canucks

+2800

Islanders

+2500

6-0

Canucks

+13000

Islanders

+8000

6-1

Canucks

+8000

Islanders

+5000

6-2

Canucks

+4500

Islanders

+3000

6-3

Canucks

+4500

Islanders

+3300

6-4

Canucks

+6600

Islanders

+5500

6-5

Canucks

+7000

Islanders

+6600

7-0

Canucks

+7000

Islanders

+13000

7-1

Canucks

+14000

Islanders

+9000

7-2

Canucks

+12000

Islanders

+7500

7-3

Canucks

+9000

Islanders

+6000

7-4

Canucks

+10000

Islanders

+8000

7-5

Canucks

+14000

Islanders

+13000

7-6

Canucks

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-1

Canucks

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-2

Canucks

+14000

Islanders

+13000

8-3

Canucks

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-4

Canucks

+15000

Islanders

+13000

8-5

Canucks

+15000

Islanders

+14000

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Vancouver Canucks 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites New York Islanders are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -137 about them triumphing means a 58% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Vancouver Canucks are trading at +114.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are +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

Canucks

+114

Islanders

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+195

Tie

+325

Islanders

+110

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

-233

Islanders -1.5

+186

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-132

Over 5.5

+108

The best gambling sites offer player prop betting to their customers. Player and goalie props can be a great alternative if you want to focus on an individual’s performance within a game and it often involves wagering over or under a line.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 8 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 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 22.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.6
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 4.8
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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