Islanders vs Jets Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 13th 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 25-15-5 this year after they defeated Minnesota in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York trailed 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, but they were able to tie the game each time, before winning in overtime. The Islanders were out shot by a total of 36-27, won 58.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Cizikas, Holmstrom (2), and Pageau, while Sorokin stopped 33 out of 36 shots, which was a .917 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York lost to the Predators by a score of 2-1, but did beat the Devils by a score of 9-0 before that. The Islanders have won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 55 points. New York has scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 15.3% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 11 goals and 25 assists, while Matthew Schaefer has added 12 goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 14-10-2 with a 2.47 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this year. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 17-22-5 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 3-2 in the second period, but they tied the game late in the second and scored the only goal in the third for the win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 27-22, won 48.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Iafallo, Pearson, Toews, and Vilardi, while Hellebuyck stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Kings by a score of 5-1, but lost to the Oilers by a score of 4-3 before that. The Jets have won two games in a row and they are currently last in the Central standings with 39 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 77.7% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 21 goals and 31 assists, while Mark Scheifele has added 22 goals and 30 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 10-12-4 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season. 

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Jets have won seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have lost each of their last three games following a road win.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games following a road win.
• The Islanders have lost the second period in six of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Jets’ last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Islanders’ last five games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 11 games as home favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last six games.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Vilardi has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Canada Life Centre.
• Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven Tuesday night appearances.
• Kyle Palmieri has recorded an assist in each of his last three appearances against Central Division opponents.

Islanders vs Jets Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup on a rare winning streak and they will look to continue that momentum here. The Jets are 10-9-3 at home this year, while the Islanders are 11-7-3 on the road. New York has won three of their last four games, but they have also gone to overtime in three of their last four. The Islanders have been the better team this season, but Winnipeg is getting good goaltending from Hellebuyck and they have played much better in their last four games. Take the Jets at home.

David Racey's Pick: Jets ML