New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/15/26

The New York Islanders are continuing their West Coast road trip with a stop in Edmonton to face the Oilers. While the trip has started slowly, this team is known for its strong defense, discipline and ability to score goals. They are currently dealing with some injuries, notably to Bo Horvat, but their performance hasn’t completely deteriorated.

The Oilers play exceptionally well at home, and that should be evident in this matchup. With 2 of the best players in the world on their roster, they usually have a high scoring output. Much of their offense comes from their powerplay, which operates at an impressive 33.8% — ranking first in the league. However, given the Islanders’ discipline, the Oilers may not receive as many opportunities to use their top players together.

The goalie matchup is also noteworthy. Ilya Sorokin has maintained an above-average performance all season, while Stuart Skinner is trying to find his footing on a new team. Both teams are likely to create scoring chances, but if they can maintain solid defensive play then this game could be low-scoring.

Islanders vs Oilers prediction: Under 6.5 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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