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Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Prediction: Toronto Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/2/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Thursday's Toronto Maple Leafs vs NY Islanders matchup.

Toronto Maple Leafs-NY Islanders Predictions and Game Preview.
UBS Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and NY Islanders this Thursday.

The NY Islanders will square off with the Toronto Maple Leafs, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at UBS Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Maple Leafs as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Toronto-NY Islanders game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Maple Leafs with a win probability of 52% and the Islanders with 48%."

For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Maple Leafs vs. Islanders predictions page.

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Maple Leafs vs. Isles Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's matchup between the Islanders and Maple Leafs at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Maple Leafs vs. Islanders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Toronto vs. NY Islanders picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Maple Leafs and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 52% chance of defeating the Islanders.

According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.

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Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Maple Leafs Islanders
Puck Line -1.5 (+220) +1.5 (-250)
Moneyline -105 -110
Total o5.5 (-120) u5.5 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Maple Leafs vs. Islanders matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs. Islanders?

According to our model, Toronto's William Nylander is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Islanders.

Our projections give Nylander an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 39.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player First Goal Probability
William Nylander 8.2%
John Tavares 6.9%
Mitch Marner 6.3%

NY Islanders

Player First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat 5.5%
Anthony Duclair 5.5%
Brock Nelson 5.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player Anytime Goal Probability
William Nylander 39.8%
John Tavares 32.9%
Mitch Marner 31.4%

NY Islanders

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Anthony Duclair 28.3%
Bo Horvat 27.4%
Anders Lee 26.5%

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Conclusion

We predict the Maple Leafs, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Thursday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Maple Leafs vs. Islanders 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
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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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