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Islanders vs. Wild prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/10/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NY Islanders vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Minnesota Wild will square off with the NY Islanders in NHL action at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of the Islanders vs. Wild game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Isles vs. Wild prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Islanders and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Wild a 57% chance of defeating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Islanders vs. Wild odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -155 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Wild 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 | -185 |
| Moneyline | Islanders | +135 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Islanders to win.
Islanders vs. Wild player props
Who will score a goal in Islanders vs. Wild?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 45.6% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is an 11.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anders Lee | 24.7% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 22.1% |
| Mathew Barzal | 21.9% |
| Calum Ritchie | 18.9% |
| Max Shabanov | 17.7% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 45.6% |
| Matt Boldy | 35.0% |
| Danila Yurov | 21.5% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 21.2% |
| Ryan Hartman | 20.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 4.4% |
| Anders Lee | 4.2% |
| Calum Ritchie | 4.0% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 3.8% |
| Max Shabanov | 3.5% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 11.0% |
| Matt Boldy | 7.7% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 4.1% |
| Danila Yurov | 4.1% |
| Quinn Hughes | 3.6% |
Isles vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Wild and Islanders at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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