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Predators vs Islanders Prediction & Odds - 4/8/2025

Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders matchup, our predictive model gives the Islanders a 72.5% chance of defeating the Predators.

New York Islanders: 72.5% win probability

Strong offensive output (210 goals scored this season)
Better overall record (34 wins compared to Predators' 27)
Solid defensive performance (231 goals against versus Predators' 252)

Nashville Predators: 27.5% win probability

Poor recent form (5 consecutive losses - LLLLL)
Weak defensive record (252 goals conceded, 14th in Western Conference)
Limited offensive production (192 goals scored, third lowest in Western Conference)

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Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders odds

Here are the latest odds for the upcoming NHL showdown between the New York Islanders and the home team Nashville Predators on Tuesday, April 08.

	Nashville Predators	New York Islanders
Moneyline	+105 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)	-125 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)

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Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders preview

The struggling Nashville Predators host the New York Islanders tonight at Bridgestone Arena, with both teams looking to salvage something from disappointing seasons that have fallen short of expectations.

While the Isles have won back-to-back games and cling to faint playoff hopes, Nashville's six-game losing skid has them firmly planted near the Western Conference basement.

This matchup features two of the league's most anemic offenses—New York averaging just 2.74 goals per game while Nashville manages an even more pitiful 2.48—which suggests we might be in for a low-scoring affair.

The goaltending battle pits Ilya Sorokin, one of New York's few bright spots with a .906 save percentage, against Nashville's typically reliable Juuse Saros, who's endured a rough campaign with numbers well below his career average.

Look for offensive leaders Bo Horvat and Anders Lee to carry the load for the visitors, while the Predators will need more from Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault, who've combined for 48 goals but haven't gotten much help.

Both squads feature defensive units that have leaked goals all season, with the Predators surrendering 3.27 per game and the Islanders not much better at 3.01.

Brady Skjei and Nick Blankenburg have been rare defensive standouts for Nashville, while Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov have provided some stability on New York's blueline.

I've gotta think the Islanders' recent momentum gives them the edge, but don't expect fireworks in what's shaping up to be a gritty, low-scoring battle between two teams playing out the string.

Key stats

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Nashville Predators sit 14th in the Western Conference with only 27 wins in 77 games
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New York Islanders are 11th in the Eastern Conference with 34 wins and 78 points
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Predators have the worst current form with five straight losses (LLLLL)
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Islanders have scored 210 goals while allowing 231, showing defensive vulnerabilities despite a better overall position