The New York Islanders (30-19-5, riding a three-game winning streak) host the Nashville Predators (24-23-6, losers of three straight). The contest on Saturday, Jan. 31 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to secure the win in Saturday's hockey game.
The Predators have put up 30 goals during their last 10 games, while allowing 34 goals. A total of 32 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into eight power-play goals (25.0%). They are 4-4-2 over those contests.
Islanders vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Islanders 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-147)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have gone 9-5-14 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 30-19-5.
- New York is 14-4-0 (28 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Islanders scored only one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
- New York has finished 7-9-1 in the 17 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 15 points).
- The Islanders are 21-2-3 in the 26 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 45 points).
- In the 19 games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it went 13-4-2 to record 28 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 8-13-4 (20 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Islanders finished 19-5-0 in those contests (38 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 7-6-13 record in overtime contests this season and a 24-23-6 overall record.
- Nashville has earned 28 points (11-3-6) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators recorded only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
- Nashville has earned 15 points (5-9-5 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Predators have earned 37 points in their 25 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 9-10-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 8-10-2 (18 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 31 times this season, and earned 32 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.83 | Goals Scored | 2.81 | 25th |
| 3rd | 2.67 | Goals Allowed | 3.40 | 27th |
| 18th | 27.6 | Shots | 28.1 | 16th |
| 14th | 27.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 23rd |
| 27th | 16.36% | Power Play % | 20.75% | 14th |
| 10th | 82.00% | Penalty Kill % | 81.01% | 11th |
Islanders vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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