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Sharks vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [10/21/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get San Jose Sharks vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The NY Islanders will take on the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at UBS Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Islanders as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sharks vs. Islanders predictions page.
Sharks vs. Isles prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Sharks and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Islanders a 65% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sharks vs. Islanders odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-130) | -1.5 (+116) |
| Moneyline | +180 | -210 |
| Total | o6.5 (-108) | u6.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sharks vs. Islanders picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Sharks vs. Islanders matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Sharks vs. Islanders player props
Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs. Islanders?
According to our model, NY's Bo Horvat is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Horvat an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 39.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.1% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 6.0% |
| Will Smith | 4.4% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 8.2% |
| Mathew Barzal | 5.8% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 5.7% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 34.5% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 29.2% |
| Will Smith | 24.3% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 39.7% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 31.0% |
| Mathew Barzal | 29.0% |
Sharks vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Islanders and Sharks at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Dimers' in-depth preview of Tuesday's Sharks vs. Islanders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Tuesday.
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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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