
Capitals vs. Islanders Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct. 31
Updated Oct. 31, 2025 6:13 p.m. ET
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At 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 31, Tom Wilson and Bo Horvat will go head-to-head in a matchup between the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders at Capital One Arena. Here's everything you need to know to know about the Capitals-Islanders game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Capitals vs. Islanders Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV: NHL Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals | -1.5 | 105 | -125 | 6.5 | 105 | -125 | -230 | +190 |
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Capitals vs. Islanders Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Capitals 4 - Islanders 2
Capitals vs. Islanders Betting Insights
- Washington's matches have had more than 6.5 goals twice this season (in 10 games).
- New York has played eight games this season with over 6.5 goals.
- These two teams rack up a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game's total.
- Combined, these teams allow six goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game's total.
- In terms of goals scored, the Capitals are 30th in the league, and the Islanders are 17th.
- The Islanders are 23rd in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals are first.
Capitals Stats
- The Capitals' 27 total goals (2.7 per game) make them the 30th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- Defensively, Washington has been the stingiest squad in NHL play, giving up 22 total goals (only 2.2 per game).
- They have the league's ninth-best goal differential at +5.
- The six power-play goals Washington has scored this season (on 32 chances) rank 21st in the NHL.
- The Capitals are 20th in the league with an 18.75% power-play conversion rate.
Capitals Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 10 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 20% |
| Dylan Strome | 9 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 56.6% |
| Aliaksei Protas | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 10 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 1 | - |
| John Carlson | 10 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 7 | - |
Capitals Player Props
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders have 34 goals this season (3.4 per game), 17th in the league.
- New York has allowed 38 total goals this season (3.8 per game), ranking 23rd in the NHL.
- Their -4 goal differential is 23rd in the league.
- With six power-play goals (on 36 chances), New York ranks 21st in the NHL.
- The Islanders' power-play percentage (16.67) ranks them 25th in the league.
- This season, New York has two shorthanded goals (second in NHL).
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 10 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 56.3% |
| Mathew Barzal | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 33.7% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 10 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 5 | - |
| Anders Lee | 10 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 69.2% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 50% |
Islanders Player Props
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