| MATCHUP | New York Islanders | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-4 | 4-3 |
| Spread | +1.5 -245 | -1.5 200 |
| Moneyline | +102 | -122 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (100) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Islanders vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 27th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 5-4-2 this year after they lost to the Stars by a score of 6-3 in their last game. New York tied the game at three late in the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Islanders were out shot by a total of 38-20, won 55% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Kyle Palmieri, who had one goal, while Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 out of 38 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, New York lost to the Kings by a score of 3-2, but did defeat the Ducks by a score of 3-2 before that. The Islanders have scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 2.55 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 86.1% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led the team with five goals and seven assists, while Semyon Varlamov is 0-1-2 with a 2.25 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 4-3-4 this season after they defeated the Avalanche by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Nashville scored the first five goals in the game and they cruised to the easy win. The Predators out shot Colorado by a total of 35-21, won 61.7% of the face-offs, and went 4-7 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Ryan O’Reilly, who had two goals and two assists, while Justus Annunen stopped 19 out of 21 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Penguins by a score of 3-2 and the Bruins by a score of 6-0. The Predators have scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 85.7% on the penalty kill this season. Steven Stamkos has led the Predators with seven goals and seven assists, while Juuse Saros is 3-2-3 with a 2.82 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won each of their last seven games against the Islanders at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Islanders have lost eight of their last nine road games.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight Tuesday night games.
- The Predators have won the second period in four of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last six games following a win.
- The underdogs have won each of the Predators’ last three games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Islanders’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Islanders have won the second period in each of their last four night games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Islanders’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Predators’ last six games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Tuesday night games at Bridgestone Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Predators’ last four games as home favorites against the Islanders.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Islanders’ last six night games at Bridgestone Arena.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Ryan O’Reilly has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last four games at Bridgestone Arena.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last four games at Bridgestone Arena.
- Brady Skjei has recorded 21 career points against the Islanders – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Palmieri has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Predators.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine Tuesday night appearances.
- Simon Holmstrom ranks T4th in the league for Game Winning Goals (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Nashville Predators have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 1 this season (3).
- The New York Islanders rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The New York Islanders have recorded the equal-largest margin of victory in a home game this season (6-goals vs Devils on October, 3).
Islanders vs Predators Prediction
New York comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have scored three goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Islanders are 1-3-1 on the road this year, while the Predators are 3-2-1 at home. Nashville has lost three of their last five games and they have allowed two regulation goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Predators are coming off of a huge win over Colorado and their defense has been very good. Take Nashville to win here.