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Islanders vs. Rangers prediction: Rangers favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [11/8/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Islanders vs NY Rangers predictions for NHL Saturday.
NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the NY Islanders take on the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Rangers as the most likely winner of the Islanders vs. Rangers game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Isles vs. Rangers prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Islanders and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 59% chance of beating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Islanders vs. Rangers odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+154) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -154 |
| Total | o5.5 (-128) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Rangers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Rangers -1.5 | +154 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | -154 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rangers -1.5 at the spread.
Islanders vs. Rangers player props
Who will score a goal in Islanders vs. Rangers?
According to our model, Artemi Panarin is most likely to score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Panarin a 39.8% chance of scoring a goal at Madison Square Garden, while the star is an 8.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 32.5% |
| Anders Lee | 23.9% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 22.7% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 21.5% |
| Mathew Barzal | 19.9% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 39.8% |
| J.T. Miller | 32.3% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 30.3% |
| Will Cuylle | 25.0% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 24.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 6.3% |
| Anders Lee | 4.7% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 4.5% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 3.4% |
| Mathew Barzal | 3.4% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.8% |
| J.T. Miller | 6.7% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 6.4% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 4.8% |
| Will Cuylle | 4.7% |
Isles vs. Rangers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Rangers and Islanders at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Rangers 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 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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