New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 10/31/25

It’s a quiet, three-game slate on Halloween night in the NHL, with one being a Metropolitan Division matchup between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals. This their second of four meetings this season, and the Islanders will be looking for payback after a 4-2 Capitals win almost three weeks ago. To prepare you for this matchup, here is our expert Islanders vs. Capitals prediction.

While the Capitals (6-4-0) have far greater expectations and strength than the Islanders (4-5-1), these teams have performed somewhat similar this year. New York’s influx of young talent, including 2025 first overall pick Matthew Schaefer, has really sparked some energy into this team. Even with a losing record, the Islanders have shown not to be taken likely. In 6/10 games, New York has either won, or lost within 1 goal. I expect this to happen in this game, and for the Islanders to give the Capitals a run for their money. The reigning Metropolitan Division regular season leader Capitals have shown some inconsistency so far, which includes 2-straight losses, scoring 1 goal in the process. This should be a tight matchup, so for our Islanders vs. Capitals prediction, take the New York Islanders +1.5 at solid value.

Islanders vs. Capitals prediction: New York Islanders +1.5 (-130) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-145).

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