The New York Islanders and Nashville Predators are set to meet up at UBS Arena on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Mathew Barzal and Ryan O'Reilly as two of the main players you'll want to keep an eye on. Check out everything you need to know about the Islanders-Predators game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Islanders vs. Predators Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
- TV: ESPN+
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islanders | -1.5 | 180 | -218 | 5.5 | -120 | 100 | -135 | +114 |
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Islanders vs. Predators Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Islanders 4 - Predators 2
Islanders vs. Predators Betting Insights
- In 26 games this season, New York and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- Nashville's games this season have had over 5.5 goals 29 of 53 times.
- The teams combine to score 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game's over/under.
- Opponents of these teams average 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game'scontest's total.
- The Predators are 25th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 22nd-ranked Islanders.
- The Islanders are fourth in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators are 28th.
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders rank 22nd in the NHL with 153 goals scored (2.8 per game).
- Defensively, New York has been one of the stingiest units in NHL play, giving up 144 total goals (2.7 per game) to rank fourth.
- They have the league's 13th-ranked goal differential at +9.
- The 27 power-play goals New York has recorded this season (to rank 23rd in the NHL) have come on 165 chances.
- The Islanders have the league's 27th-ranked power-play conversion rate (16.36%).
- The seven shorthanded goals New York has scored this season are the most in the league.
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 53 | 13 | 31 | 44 | 61 | 28 | 39.5% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 54 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 66 | 26 | - |
| Bo Horvat | 40 | 21 | 14 | 35 | 46 | 9 | 57.6% |
| Anders Lee | 54 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 9 | 55% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 52 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 34 | 16 | 23.1% |
Predators Stats
- With 149 goals (2.8 per game), the Predators have the league's 25th-ranked offense.
- Nashville has given up 180 total goals this season (3.4 per game), ranking 28th in the league.
- Their -31 goal differential is 30th in the league.
- Nashville has 33 power-play goals (on 159 chances), 13th in the NHL.
- The Predators have the league's 14th-ranked power-play percentage (20.75).
- This season, Nashville has four shorthanded goals (15th in NHL).
Predators Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | 53 | 18 | 33 | 51 | 35 | 36 | 55.4% |
| Filip Forsberg | 53 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 72 | 36 | 39.3% |
| Luke Evangelista | 52 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 43 | 16 | 0% |
| Steven Stamkos | 53 | 25 | 13 | 38 | 46 | 20 | 55.7% |
| Roman Josi | 41 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 48 | 18 | - |
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