NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Golden Knights
The New York Islanders square off against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, November 13.
Knights Look the Best Bet
We’re heading to the 3-Way Moneyline and our betting prediction is for the Golden Knights to win in regulation time. The home team have a strong chance of beating the Islanders and the -122 makes plenty of appeal.
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2-1 Win for Islanders in Last H2H Clash
New York Islanders have triumphed in their previous three road games. The latest saw them beat New Jersey Devils 3-2 (OT) at Prudential Center. Kyle Palmieri, Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal scored one goal each. Goalie Ilya Sorokin had 33 saves (.943).
Vegas Golden Knights have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at T-Mobile Arena, they were turned over 3-2 by Florida Panthers. Ivan Barbashev and Tomas Hertl scored one goal each.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Islanders have beaten the Knights in the last two encounters. A 4-0 victory at T-Mobile Arena was followed by a 2-1 win at UBS Arena. The Islanders have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
Starting Goalies
Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
5-4-2
2.9
.898
1
23/24
25-19-12
3.01
.908
2
Akira Schmid (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
6-1-1
2.5
.901
1
23/24
5-9-0
3.15
.895
0
New York Islanders – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 10.5% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have given up 2.9 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.
Bo Horvat is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Jean-Gabriel Pageau racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.11 goal against average with a .921 save percentage, including one shutout.
Vegas Golden Knights – Last 10 Games
The Knights have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.3%.
The top points scorer is Mitchell Marner with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Ivan Barbashev is next best after having 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Akira Schmid have a 2.24 GAA with a .913 SV%, including one shutout.
New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks
We dive into the best New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
The best bet could be taking Vegas Golden Knights to achieve a regulation time victory in this NHL clash. Our pick can be taken at -122 on the 60-minute line which yields a potentially nice return.
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Key Islanders vs Golden Knights stats:
Islanders have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.Knights 3-Way Moneyline Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Golden Knights 3-Way Moneyline @ -122
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Published 03:43, 13 November 2025
New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Books Think Knights Likeliest to Win
Sportsbooks’ favorites Vegas Golden Knights are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -185 about them triumphing means a 65% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +152 about New York Islanders.
The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +104.
You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
Jack Eichel is the First Goalscorer Favorite
Jack Eichel can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +145. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +1000.
Player Goals
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Tomas Hertl (Knights)
Bo Horvat (Islanders)
Player Assists
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Shea Theodore (Knights)
Tomas Hertl (Knights)
Player Shots
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Tomas Hertl (Knights)
Bo Horvat (Islanders)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New York Islanders Stats
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 29.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 10.8
Blocks: 12.9
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 16.7
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 28.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.5
Blocks: 13.9
Faceoff Wins : 28.8
Hits: 19.8
Giveaways: 16.2
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 28.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 16.1
Faceoff Wins : 31.7
Hits: 18.7
Giveaways: 16.8
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 31
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.1
Blocks: 17.4
Faceoff Wins : 32.4
Hits: 21.9
Giveaways: 16
Takeaways: 4.8
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.