Canucks vs. Islanders prediction favors Islanders to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [10/13/2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Canucks and Islanders, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Islanders a 63.6% chance of beating the Canucks. According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 59.2% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 56.3% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

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

• Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 (-138) / Islanders -1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Canucks +185, Islanders -208
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+115/-135)

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

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Canucks +1.5 @ -138 via bet365
• Moneyline: Canucks @ +185 via BetRivers
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -135 via DraftKings

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Canucks vs. Islanders player props

Who will score a goal in Canucks vs. Islanders?

According to our model, Bo Horvat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Islanders.

Our projections give Horvat a 36.1% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 7.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Vancouver Canucks

• Brock Boeser: 29.1% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 27.4% probability
• Marco Rossi: 24.0% probability
• Drew O'Connor: 21.5% probability
• Paul Cotter: 20.2% probability

NY Islanders

• Bo Horvat: 36.1% probability
• Matthew Schaefer: 25.7% probability
• Emil Heineman: 25.2% probability
• Simon Holmstrom: 23.3% probability
• Brayden Schenn: 23.0% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Vancouver Canucks

• Brock Boeser: 5.3% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 5.0% probability
• Marco Rossi: 4.3% probability
• Max Sasson: 3.8% probability
• Drew O'Connor: 3.7% probability

NY Islanders

• Bo Horvat: 7.5% probability
• Emil Heineman: 5.3% probability
• Simon Holmstrom: 4.6% probability
• Brayden Schenn: 4.5% probability
• Matthew Schaefer: 4.4% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Tuesday's game between the Islanders and Canucks at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:45 PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
• Time: 7:45 PM ET/4:45PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Islanders, with a 63.6% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks in Tuesday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.