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Oilers vs. Islanders prediction: Edmonton favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/16/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Edmonton Oilers vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Thursday.
The NY Islanders will take on the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at UBS Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Oilers as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Oilers vs. Islanders predictions page.
Oilers vs. Isles prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Oilers a 59% chance of beating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Oilers vs. Islanders odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Oilers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+154) | +1.5 (-170) |
| Moneyline | -162 | +140 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Oilers vs. Islanders picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Oilers vs. Islanders matchup is on the total.
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Oilers vs. Islanders player props
Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Draisaitl an 11.5% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Oilers star is a 52.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 11.5% |
| Connor McDavid | 7.8% |
| Andrew Mangiapane | 4.5% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 6.0% |
| Anders Lee | 5.1% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 4.6% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 52.0% |
| Connor McDavid | 40.6% |
| Andrew Mangiapane | 25.7% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 31.8% |
| Anders Lee | 26.3% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 26.0% |
Oilers vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Islanders and Oilers at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Dimers' comprehensive preview of Thursday's Oilers vs. Islanders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Oilers, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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