Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Islanders

The Washington Capitals meet the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, November 30.

We’re keeping our prediction simple and backing the Capitals to claim a victory. They should be able to get the better of the Islanders and the Moneyline offers a juicy -130.

Washington Capitals claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 4-2 triumph against Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena made it three straight wins. Anthony Beauvillier was on target along with three of his teammates.

New York Islanders have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 4-3 (SO) home defeat to Philadelphia Flyers at UBS Arena. Matthew Schaefer, Emil Heineman and Anders Lee scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders beat the Caps in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Capital One Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Caps wins.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-21-6	2.5	.912	4
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-24-2	2.7	.906	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.2 goals from 31.4 shots on goal, with a 11.4% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 2.9 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.1%.

Alexander Ovechkin is the top points scorer with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, with Jakob Chychrun recording 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.98 goal against average with a .888 save percentage.

The Islanders have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 7.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.1 goals from 25.0 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.9%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Schaefer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, while Kyle Palmieri is next in line after having 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.21 GAA with a .917 SV%, including one shutout.

Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Step into Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

The home team look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make Washington Capitals our pick for this NHL encounter. You can currently get -130 for this selection which looks great value.

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 Capitals vs Islanders stats:

• Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Capitals have won 3 consecutive games.
• Islanders have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Islanders have lost 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Islanders have lost their last 2 games.
• Islanders have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Capitals.

Caps Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Those looking for bigger odds about a win for Washington should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Under / Over goals prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jakob Chychrun To Score +290

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals) has scored at least one goal in 5 straight games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +290 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 3 - 1 Islanders

Our prediction for the correct score is the Capitals to land a 3-1 victory and this is available at +1800. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Islanders

1-0

Capitals

+5000

Islanders

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+4500

Islanders

+5000

2-1

Capitals

+1400

Islanders

+1400

3-0

Capitals

+3000

Islanders

+3400

3-1

Capitals

+1800

Islanders

+1900

3-2

Capitals

+800

Islanders

+850

4-0

Capitals

+3500

Islanders

+4500

4-1

Capitals

+1500

Islanders

+1700

4-2

Capitals

+1500

Islanders

+1700

4-3

Capitals

+1000

Islanders

+1050

5-0

Capitals

+6600

Islanders

+8000

5-1

Capitals

+2400

Islanders

+2900

5-2

Capitals

+1600

Islanders

+1900

5-3

Capitals

+2200

Islanders

+2500

5-4

Capitals

+2000

Islanders

+2200

6-0

Capitals

+10000

Islanders

+12500

6-1

Capitals

+5000

Islanders

+7000

6-2

Capitals

+2900

Islanders

+3500

6-3

Capitals

+2800

Islanders

+3400

6-4

Capitals

+4500

Islanders

+5000

6-5

Capitals

+5000

Islanders

+5000

7-1

Capitals

+9000

Islanders

+12000

7-2

Capitals

+7500

Islanders

+10000

7-3

Capitals

+5500

Islanders

+6600

7-4

Capitals

+6600

Islanders

+7500

7-5

Capitals

+10000

Islanders

+11000

7-6

Capitals

+12000

Islanders

+12000

8-2

Capitals

+12500

Islanders

+14000

8-3

Capitals

+13000

Islanders

+14000

8-4

Capitals

+11000

Islanders

+13000

8-5

Capitals

+14000

Islanders

+14000

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Washington Capitals 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 Washington Capitals are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -130 about them triumphing means a 56% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that New York Islanders are least likely to win at +108.

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’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -143.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Capitals

-130

Islanders

+108

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+125

Tie

+320

Islanders

+170

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+180

Islanders +1.5

-227

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 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 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24.6
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.9
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 15.2
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 32
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 16.2
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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