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Edmonton Oilers vs. NY Islanders Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/19/2023]
The NY Islanders will square off with the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at UBS Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.
Dimers.com's full betting preview for Tuesday's Oilers vs. Islanders matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Oilers vs. Islanders Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Oilers and Islanders 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 55% chance of beating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going under.
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Oilers vs. Islanders Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Oilers | Islanders |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | -1.5 (+160) | +1.5 (-182) |
Moneyline | -145 | +130 |
Total | o6.5 (-130) | u6.5 (+120) |
- The Islanders are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Oilers, with -182 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +160.
- DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +130. That means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.
- Meanwhile, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100 for a total payout of $245 if they come out on top.
- The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.
Oilers vs. Islanders Picks
By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:
Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | Islanders +1.5 | -182 |
Moneyline | Islanders | +130 |
Total | Under 6.5 | +120 |
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While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, taking the Islanders moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.
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Oilers vs. Islanders Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Islanders.
Our projections give McDavid an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Oilers star is a 40.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Connor McDavid | 8.2% |
Leon Draisaitl | 7.0% |
Zach Hyman | 6.3% |
Evander Kane | 4.7% |
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 4.0% |
NY Islanders
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Bo Horvat | 6.0% |
Brock Nelson | 5.7% |
Kyle Palmieri | 4.6% |
Anders Lee | 4.5% |
Simon Holmstrom | 3.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Connor McDavid | 40.7% |
Leon Draisaitl | 35.1% |
Zach Hyman | 31.8% |
Evander Kane | 26.4% |
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 22.8% |
NY Islanders
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Bo Horvat | 32.3% |
Brock Nelson | 31.1% |
Anders Lee | 25.5% |
Kyle Palmieri | 23.5% |
Mathew Barzal | 19.9% |
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting insights before the Oilers vs. Islanders on Tuesday December 19, 2023. |
Oilers vs. Islanders Game Information
Tuesday's matchup between the Islanders and Oilers at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Tuesday December 19, 2023
- Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
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Conclusion
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