New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 1/9/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 9th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 15-18-7 this year after they defeated Boston in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. New York led 4-2 in the third period, but they allowed Boston to tie the game, before getting the win in overtime. The Islanders outshot Boston by a total of 37-30, won 51.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Horvat (2), Lee (2), and Pulock, while Sorokin stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Islanders lost to the Maple Leafs in back-to-back games by scores of 2-1 and 3-1. New York has lost three of their last four games and six of their last nine, and they are last in the Metro standings with 37 points. New York has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 11% on the power play and 64% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 18 goals, 14 assists, and 120 shots on goal, while Bo Horvat has added 12 goals, 17 assists, and 114 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 12-13-4 with a 2.92 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 28-9-3 this season after they defeated the Sharks by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Vegas had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored twice in the third to pull away with the win. The Golden Knights outshot San Jose by a total of 42-21, won 66.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Hertl, Olofsson, Stone, and Whitecloud, while Samsonov stopped 19 out of 21 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Golden Knights defeated the Sabres by a score of 3-1 and the Flyers by a score of 5-2. Vegas has won three games in a row and nine of their last ten, and they are currently leading the Pacific standings with 59 points. Vegas has scored 3.55 goals per game and they have allowed 2.65 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 77.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 11 goals, 42 assists, and 123 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 11 goals, 24 assists, and 54 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 17-6-2 with a 2.58 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year. 

Why the Golden Knights will beat the Islanders

• The Golden Knights have won each of their last eight night games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Islanders have lost seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 night games following an overtime win.
• The Islanders have lost the third period in five of their last six games following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Three of the Islanders’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last six games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 14 Thursday night appearances.
• Mark Stone has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games.
• Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at T-Mobile Arena.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Duclair has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded an assist in four of the Islanders’ last five games.

New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 

Vegas comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they have been one of the best teams in the NHL so far this year. The Golden Knights are 17-4-0 at home this year, while the Islanders are 8-9-5 on the road. New York has lost three of their last four and they are only scoring 2.65 goals per game this year. The Islanders are also just 64% on the penalty kill and I can’t back them on the road against this Golden Knights team. Take Vegas -1.5 here.