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Golden Knights vs. Islanders prediction: Vegas favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The NY Islanders will square off with the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL action at UBS Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of the Golden Knights vs. Islanders game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Golden Knights and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 55% chance of beating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Islanders odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+185) | +1.5 (-200) |
| Moneyline | -145 | +124 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Islanders +1.5 | -200 |
| Moneyline | Islanders | +124 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Islanders to win.
Golden Knights vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Bo Horvat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Horvat a 37.1% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is an 8.1% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 33.1% |
| Tomas Hertl | 31.4% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 27.8% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 24.5% |
| Braeden Bowman | 23.6% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 37.1% |
| Anders Lee | 26.9% |
| Mathew Barzal | 25.8% |
| Emil Heineman | 21.2% |
| Max Shabanov | 20.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 7.3% |
| Tomas Hertl | 6.7% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.0% |
| Mark Stone | 4.6% |
| Braeden Bowman | 4.6% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 8.1% |
| Anders Lee | 4.6% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 4.5% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.5% |
| Max Shabanov | 3.6% |
Golden Knights vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Islanders and Golden Knights at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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