
Islanders vs. Sharks prediction, odds, picks - Oct. 21
Updated Oct. 21, 2025 6:13 p.m. ET
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Bo Horvat and Macklin Celebrini will lead the charge for the New York Islanders and San Jose Sharks, respectively, when the two teams collide on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at UBS Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know to know about the Islanders-Sharks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Islanders vs. Sharks Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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 | 110 | -130 | 6.5 | -108 | -112 | -230 | +190 |
Islanders vs. Sharks Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (6.5)
Score Prediction: Islanders 5 - Sharks 3
Islanders vs. Sharks Betting Insights
- New York and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in three of five games this season.
- San Jose's games this season have had more than 6.5 goals three of five times.
- These teams average 5.8 goals per match combined, 0.7 less than this game's total.
- These teams surrender a combined 8.8 goals per game, 2.3 more than this game'scontest's over/under.
- The Islanders are 20th in goals scored in the league, and the Sharks rank 31st.
- This match features the league's 30th-ranked (Sharks) and 20th-ranked (Islanders) teams in terms of defense.
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders' 16 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 20th in the league.
- New York has conceded 19 total goals (3.8 per game), ranking 20th in NHL play in goals against.
- Their -3 goal differential ranks 21st in the league.
- The three power-play goals New York has scored this season (on 19 chances) rank 20th in the NHL.
- The Islanders rank 21st in the league with a 15.79% power-play conversion rate.
- The one shorthanded goal New York has scored this season rank third among all NHL teams.
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 3 | - |
| Jonathan Drouin | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Mathew Barzal | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 34.4% |
Islanders Player Props
Sharks Stats
- The Sharks' 13 goals on the season (2.6 per game) rank them 31st in the NHL.
- San Jose allows five goals per game (25 total), which ranks 30th in the NHL.
- Their -12 goal differential is 31st in the league.
- With five power-play goals (on 18 chances), San Jose is fifth-best in the NHL.
- The Sharks score on 27.78% of their power plays, No. 5 in the NHL.
Sharks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 47.6% |
| Jeff Skinner | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Dmitry Orlov | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | - |
| Will Smith | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0% |
| Alexander Wennberg | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 45.2% |
Sharks Player Props
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