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Rangers vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/27/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Rangers vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Saturday.
The NY Islanders and NY Rangers are scheduled to meet in the NHL at UBS Arena on Saturday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Islanders a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Rangers.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Rangers vs. Islanders matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Rangers vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Islanders a 51% chance of beating the Rangers.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Rangers vs. Islanders odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+215) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -118 |
| Total | o5.5 (-102) | u5.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers 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 | Rangers +1.5 | -250 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | +102 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -102 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Rangers to win.
Rangers vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Rangers vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Artemi Panarin is most likely to score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Panarin a 40.2% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is an 8.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 40.2% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 30.4% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 27.7% |
| Will Cuylle | 24.9% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 24.8% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 29.7% |
| Anders Lee | 28.1% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 22.5% |
| Emil Heineman | 21.2% |
| Max Shabanov | 20.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.4% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 6.0% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 6.0% |
| Will Cuylle | 4.7% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 4.5% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 6.1% |
| Anders Lee | 5.8% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 5.0% |
| Emil Heineman | 4.1% |
| Max Shabanov | 3.9% |
Rangers vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Islanders and Rangers at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Rangers on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rangers vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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