New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 01/08/26

The New York Islanders will face the Nashville Predators on Thursday. The Islanders are coming off a dominant 9-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. That was far from a normal performance from the Islanders, as they rank in the lower half of the NHL with 2.91 goals per game. Even with this low average for goals, they have made up for it by only allowing 2.70 per game. This defense has carried them to fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The Predators currently rank 12th in the Western Conference. Though they are in good form at the moment, though, as they have won 3 of their last 5 games.

Speaking of the Predators’ form, they have won 5 of their last 6 home games. In that home span, they are outscoring opponents 24-14. That gives them an average of 4 goals per game over their last 6 at home. On the other side, the Islanders have lost 4 of their last 5 away from home. In that 5-game span, they have been outscored 16 to 10. That means that the Islanders are averaging 2 goals per game through their last 5 away from home. This leads me to believe that the Predators will have a significant home-ice advantage today. Additionally, the Predators boast a better powerplay percentage and have a very good penalty kill percentage. Overall, I am taking Nashville to get the win and continue this hot streak at home.

Islanders vs Predators prediction: Nashville ML (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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