New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Prediction 4/8/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 8th, at the Birdgestone Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Islanders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent betting trends in games played between New York and Nashville

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the islanders and Predators. 

Islanders Picking up Momentum?

The Islanders appear to be picking up momentum, and they have won two games in a row. All the talk in the last game was about Alex Ovechkin breaking the scoring record, but don’t overlook that the Islanders were still able to win that game. Marc Gatcomb was the top player for New York, scoring two goals to help pace the team. Ilya Sorokin saved 28 of the 29 shots that he faced. Goaltending is going to need to continue to be a strength here. 

The Islanders are averaging 2.74 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.01 goals per game. They are 8th in the league in terms of shots, so it’s surprising how bad the offense is. Ilya Sorokin is expected to get the start in goal. He comes into this game with a 29-23-6 record overall and is giving up 2.73 goals per game. The Islanders have won the last two games he has started. 

Why the Islanders Will Beat the Predators

• The Predators have lost each of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The favorites have won seven of the Predators’ last eight games.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games following a home win.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Predators have lost the second period in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents at Bridgestone Arena when trailing after the first period.

Predators Offense is Cold

The Predators’ offense is old heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. Against the Dallas Stars two games ago they lost 5-1, and in the last game against the Montreal Canadiens, they ended up losing 2-1. The Predators gave up two goals in the second period, and that led to the defeat. Steven Stamkos was in goal. Juuse Saros was in goal, and he saved 15 of the 17 shots that he faced.

The Predators are averaging 2.48 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 3.27 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd, while the defense is ranked 25th. Roman Josi is still dealing with an upper-body injury and is still out. Saros is expected to get the start in goal. He sits with an 18-30-6 record overall and is giving up 2.97 goals per game. The Predators have lost his last three games. 

Why the Predators Will Beat the Islanders

• The Islanders have lost six of their last seven games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have won each of their last five home games against the Islanders.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Islanders.
• The Islanders have lost the third period in six of their last seven road games against opponents on a losing streak.

New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Prediction

The Islanders and Predators have both had problems with their offensive success, and it’s going to be a major problem again here. The Islanders are averaging only 2.74 goals, while the Predators are averaging only 2.48 goals per game. Even against some shaky goaltending, goals are going to be a problem again here. The under is 5-0 in the Predators’ last five games playing on one-day rest. Back the under.