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Islanders vs Oilers Prediction & Odds - 3/14/2025

New York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction: who will win?

For tonight's New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 57.5% chance of defeating the Isles.

Edmonton Oilers: 57.5% win probability

Potent offense (209 goals scored, 4th in Western Conference)
Better overall record (37 wins vs Islanders' 29)
Stronger playoff position (7th in West vs Isles' 13th in East)

New York Islanders: 42.5% win probability

Struggling offense (174 goals scored, 3rd lowest in Eastern Conference)
Poor recent form (LLWWL in last 5 games)
Defensive issues (192 goals against, worse than conference average)

At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.

New York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers odds

Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Edmonton Oilers visiting the New York Islanders at home on Friday, March 14.

	New York Islanders	Edmonton Oilers
Moneyline	+120 (via bet365 US)	-135 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)

New York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers preview

The red-hot Edmonton Oilers roll into UBS Arena looking to strengthen their grip on second place in the Pacific Division, while the struggling Islanders desperately need points to stay relevant in the Metropolitan playoff race.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been absolutely lighting it up for Edmonton, combining for a ridiculous 179 points this season - though they'll face a tough test in Isles' netminder Ilya Sorokin, who's been one of the few bright spots for New York.

The Islanders' offense has gone ice cold lately, managing just two goals in their last two games, and they'll need more from their top guns Anders Lee and Bo Horvat to have any shot against Edmonton's stingy defense.

While the Oilers' Calvin Pickard has had his shaky moments between the pipes with a sub-.900 save percentage, Edmonton's blue line corps led by Evan Bouchard has done a solid job limiting high-danger chances.

The UBS Arena crowd will be hoping the Isles can somehow contain Edmonton's lethal power play, which has been clicking at over 26% - good for one of the best conversion rates in the NHL.

Keep an eye on Oilers' forward Zach Hyman, who's been quietly putting together a stellar campaign alongside the team's superstar duo.

The Islanders' defensive pairing of Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov will have their hands full trying to slow down Edmonton's speed game, but they've shown they can hang with the league's best when they're on their game.

This cross-conference clash features two teams heading in opposite directions - the Oilers eyeing a deep playoff run while the Islanders are just trying to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Key stats

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Edmonton sits 7th in Western Conference with 78 points while Islanders rank 13th in Eastern with 65 points from 64 games
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Oilers boast superior offense with 209 goals scored vs Islanders' 174, showing a clear attacking advantage
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Recent form heavily contrasts: Edmonton LLWWL vs Islanders LLWWL, both teams struggling for consistency
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Goal difference tells the story: Oilers at +17 (209-192) while Islanders sit at -18 (174-192)