The New York Islanders (25-16-5) and Edmonton Oilers (23-16-8) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EST at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Oilers are favored at 61 cents on the moneyline, with the Islanders priced at 40 cents to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5, with the best price available at Fanatics Markets.
Let's get into our Islanders vs. Oilers predictions and NHL picks.
Islanders vs. Oilers Prediction
- Pick: Islanders Moneyline
Our New York vs. Edmonton best bet is on the Islanders moneyline, with the best odds currently available at Fanatics Sportsbook. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
Islanders vs Oilers Odds
- Islanders vs. Oilers Puck Line: Oilers -1.5, Islanders +1.5
- Islanders vs. Oilers Over/Under: 6.5
- Islanders vs. Oilers Moneyline: Islanders 40 cents, Oilers 61 cents
- Islanders vs. Oilers Best Bet: Islanders Moneyline
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Best Bet: Islanders Moneyline
