New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction 2/7/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets prediction for this NHL game on Friday, February 7th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 25-21-7 this year after they defeated Vegas by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New York allowed Vegas to tie the game at one in the third period, but they scored a few minutes later for the win. The Islanders were outshot by a total of 34-14, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Horvat and Nelson, while Sorokin stopped 33 out of 34 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Islanders lost to the Panthers by a score of 6-3 but did beat the Lightning by a score of 3-2 before that. New York has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 57 points. New York has scored 2.72 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals per game, while also averaging 12% on the power play and 70.5% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led New York with 19 goals, 21 assists, and 152 shots on goal, while Anders Lee has added 22 goals, 17 assists, and 150 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 20-14-4 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. The Islanders will face the Wild and Stars following this one.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview 

The Winnipeg Jets are 38-14-3 this season after they defeated Carolina by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Winnipeg scored once in all three periods for the shutout win. The Jets outshot Carolina by a total of 30-29, won 35.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Kupari, Niederreiter, and Pionk, while Comrie stopped all 29 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Jets defeated the Capitals by a score of 5-4 and the Bruins by a score of 6-2. Winnipeg has won seven games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 79 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.38 goals against per game, while also going 33.8% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 30 goals, 37 assists, and 173 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 31 goals, 30 assists, and 123 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 33-7-2 with a 2.04 goals against average and a .925 save percentage this season. The Jets will take on the Blues, Sharks, Senators, and Predators after this game.

Why the Jets will beat the Islanders

• The Jets have won each of their last six games following a win.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last six games following a win.
• The Islanders have lost the third period in 11 of their last 14 road games when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Jets’ last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Canada Life Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Islanders’ last six Friday road games has gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Islanders’ last eight games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 11 of the Jets’ last 12 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last three games as favorites.
• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Friday appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last five games as favorites.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Anders Lee has scored at least one goal in 12 of the Islanders’ last 15 games against the Jets.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Friday road appearances.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with the Islanders as road underdogs.

New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction 

Winnipeg rolls into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they will be back at home for this contest. The Jets are 21-5-3 at home this year, while the Islanders are 12-10-5 on the road. New York has been extremely inconsistent this season, but they are playing very well right now and have won 11 of their last 14 games. Both teams have been playing great defense over the last few weeks, but the Jets are statistically one of the best teams in the NHL and they are red hot at home. Take the Jets -1.5 in this matchup.