Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Islanders

The Vegas Golden Knights meet the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 9.

The Golden Knights go up against the Islanders and we’re predicting the teams to fall short of the 5.5 goals total. We are therefore backing the Under selection at -105.

Vegas Golden Knights won their previous game 3-2 (OT). This road victory at Madison Square Garden against New York Rangers was their fourth on the spin. Jack Eichel, Brett Howden and Tomas Hertl scored one goal each.

New York Islanders have enjoyed two home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last game when losing 4-1 on the road against Florida Panthers. Islanders had 21 shots and Mathew Barzal scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders triumphed 4-3 when they last played the Knights. This head-to-head was played at T-Mobile Arena. The Islanders have beaten the Knights in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Carter Hart (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-3-3	3.3	.871	0
23/24	12-9-2	2.8	.906	1

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

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.7 goals from 24.0 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.1%.

Jack Eichel is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Shea Theodore racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Akira Schmid have a 2.13 goal against average with a .908 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Islanders have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.2 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 10.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.0 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 2.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.3%.

The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, while Matthew Schaefer is next in line after having 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 1.61 GAA with a .940 SV%, including two shutouts.

Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Our Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are betting odds of -105 available when it comes to backing Unders in this NHL clash. It looks too good an opportunity to pass up and we need five goals or less to be scored.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Golden Knights vs Islanders stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Islanders games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Islanders games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Islanders games.

Under 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Eichel Over 0.5 Assists -135

Jack Eichel (Golden Knights) has had one assist or more in 5 straight road games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists wager which looks attractive at -135 that he is able to cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 1 Islanders

We’re going for the Golden Knights at +1300 to secure a 4-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Islanders

1-0

Knights

+4500

Islanders

+4500

2-0

Knights

+4000

Islanders

+4500

2-1

Knights

+1200

Islanders

+1300

3-0

Knights

+2500

Islanders

+3000

3-1

Knights

+1600

Islanders

+1800

3-2

Knights

+800

Islanders

+850

4-0

Knights

+3300

Islanders

+4500

4-1

Knights

+1300

Islanders

+1700

4-2

Knights

+1400

Islanders

+1700

4-3

Knights

+1050

Islanders

+1150

5-0

Knights

+6000

Islanders

+8000

5-1

Knights

+2200

Islanders

+3000

5-2

Knights

+1600

Islanders

+2000

5-3

Knights

+2400

Islanders

+2800

5-4

Knights

+2200

Islanders

+2400

6-0

Knights

+9000

Islanders

+13000

6-1

Knights

+5000

Islanders

+7500

6-2

Knights

+3000

Islanders

+4000

6-3

Knights

+3000

Islanders

+4000

6-4

Knights

+5500

Islanders

+6000

6-5

Knights

+6000

Islanders

+6000

7-1

Knights

+9000

Islanders

+13000

7-2

Knights

+7500

Islanders

+11000

7-3

Knights

+6000

Islanders

+8000

7-4

Knights

+7000

Islanders

+9000

7-5

Knights

+12000

Islanders

+13000

7-6

Knights

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-4

Knights

+12500

Islanders

+14000

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Vegas Golden Knights 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability of winning this game, Vegas Golden Knights might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -143 Moneyline betting odds. At +118, New York Islanders are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -104.

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

Knights

-143

Islanders

+118

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+116

Tie

+325

Islanders

+180

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

+172

Islanders +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-118

Over 5.5

-104

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goaltender Saves, Powerplay Points, Assists and Goals. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to NHL micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Check out the live team and player props and see if you can find an angle.

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Vegas Golden Knights Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 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 2.30 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 18.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 33.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 4.8
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.4

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