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Predators vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Nashville Predators vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Saturday.
The NY Islanders will face the Nashville Predators, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at UBS Arena on Saturday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Islanders a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Predators.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Predators vs. Islanders matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Predators vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Predators and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 54% chance of beating the Predators.
According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Predators vs. Islanders odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Predators | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+195) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Predators vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Islanders -1.5 | +195 |
| Moneyline | Islanders | -125 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Islanders to win.
Predators vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Predators vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Filip Forsberg is most likely to score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Forsberg a 35.3% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 7.2% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 35.3% |
| Steven Stamkos | 33.7% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 25.5% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 25.4% |
| Roman Josi | 23.6% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 31.4% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 28.4% |
| Anthony Duclair | 26.7% |
| Anders Lee | 26.6% |
| Mathew Barzal | 22.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 7.2% |
| Steven Stamkos | 7.2% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 5.0% |
| Roman Josi | 4.7% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 4.5% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 6.2% |
| Anthony Duclair | 5.6% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 5.3% |
| Anders Lee | 5.1% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.1% |
Predators vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Islanders and Predators at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Nashville Predators vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Predators on Saturday.
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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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