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Panthers vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [3/28/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Florida Panthers vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Saturday.
The NY Islanders will face the Florida Panthers in NHL action at UBS Arena on Saturday, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Islanders as the most likely winner of the Panthers vs. Islanders game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Panthers vs. Isles prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Islanders, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Islanders a 58% chance of defeating the Panthers.
According to our model, the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Panthers vs. Islanders odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Panthers | +170 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Panthers vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Panthers vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Matthew Tkachuk is most likely to score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 40.0% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is an 8.4% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 40.0% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 29.4% |
| Nolan Foote | 22.4% |
| Eetu Luostarinen | 20.0% |
| Cole Reinhardt | 19.7% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 36.1% |
| Anders Lee | 29.5% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 24.3% |
| Mathew Barzal | 23.6% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 21.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 8.4% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.6% |
| Nolan Foote | 4.3% |
| Mackie Samoskevich | 4.1% |
| Eetu Luostarinen | 3.6% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 7.9% |
| Anders Lee | 5.8% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.8% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 4.7% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 3.9% |
Panthers vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Islanders and Panthers at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Panthers vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.
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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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