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Canucks vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [12/19/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Vancouver Canucks vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Friday.
The NY Islanders will face the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at UBS Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Islanders as the most likely winner of the Canucks vs. Islanders game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canucks vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Canucks and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 55% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Canucks vs. Islanders odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+190) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -135 |
| Total | o5.5 (+102) | u5.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canucks 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 | Islanders -1.5 | +190 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +115 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | +102 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Canucks vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Canucks vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Brock Boeser is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Boeser a 28.0% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 5.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 28.0% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 25.7% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 25.5% |
| Conor Garland | 23.2% |
| Marco Rossi | 22.9% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 27.4% |
| Anders Lee | 26.9% |
| Max Shabanov | 25.1% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 24.4% |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 24.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 5.7% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 4.8% |
| Conor Garland | 4.7% |
| Evander Kane | 4.4% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 4.3% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 5.4% |
| Anders Lee | 4.9% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 4.7% |
| Max Shabanov | 4.6% |
| Emil Heineman | 4.5% |
Canucks vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Islanders and Canucks at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canucks 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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