Predators vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - Jan. 8

A game after Anthony Duclair recorded a hat trick in the New York Islanders' 9-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, the Islanders (24-15-4) visit the Nashville Predators (19-19-4) on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we project to win Thursday's game.

The Islanders have put up a 5-4-1 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 28 total goals (three power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 12.5%) while conceding 24 goals to their opponents.

Predators vs. Islanders Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Predators 4, Islanders 3.

Moneyline Pick: Predators (-126)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have finished 5-4-9 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 19-19-4.
Nashville is 9-3-4 (22 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Predators recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
Nashville has finished 5-7-3 in the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 13 points).
The Predators have scored three or more goals 20 times, and are 14-5-1 in those games (to register 29 points).
In the 17 games when Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 8-8-1 record (17 points).
In the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 8-8-1 (17 points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents 24 times, and went 10-11-3 (23 points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have a 8-4-12 record in overtime matchups this season and a 24-15-4 overall record.
In the 13 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
This season the Islanders registered only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
When New York has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 13 points (6-8-1 record).
The Islanders have scored three or more goals in 21 games, earning 37 points from those contests.
New York has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 22 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 6-10-3 (15 points).
The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Islanders went 17-5-0 in those contests (34 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Predators Rank	Predators AVG		Islanders AVG	Islanders Rank
25th	2.81	Goals Scored	2.91	22nd
28th	3.38	Goals Allowed	2.7	5th
18th	27.9	Shots	27.8	19th
17th	28.3	Shots Allowed	28.2	16th
15th	19.84%	Power Play %	15.91%	27th
12th	81.4%	Penalty Kill %	81.82%	8th

Predators vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee