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Islanders vs. Panthers prediction: Florida favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [12/7/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Islanders vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Florida Panthers and NY Islanders are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday, starting at 5:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Islanders vs. Panthers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Isles vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL game between the Islanders and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Panthers 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 six goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Islanders vs. Panthers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+150) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -160 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Panthers 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 | -175 |
| Moneyline | Islanders | +136 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.
Islanders vs. Panthers player props
Who will score a goal in Islanders vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart a 39.7% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is an 8.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 35.9% |
| Anders Lee | 26.1% |
| Mathew Barzal | 24.9% |
| Max Shabanov | 21.5% |
| Emil Heineman | 20.8% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 39.7% |
| Brad Marchand | 35.6% |
| Sam Bennett | 31.3% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 27.3% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 24.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 7.3% |
| Anders Lee | 5.2% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.9% |
| Max Shabanov | 3.9% |
| Emil Heineman | 3.5% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 8.7% |
| Brad Marchand | 6.9% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.3% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.0% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 4.1% |
Isles vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Panthers and Islanders at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 5:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Time: 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Panthers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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