The New York Islanders (8-6-2) and Vegas Golden Knights (7-4-4) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. EST at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6 (-120o / +100u). The Golden Knights are a -185 favorite to win outright, while the Islanders are +155 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Islanders vs. Golden Knights predictions and NHL picks.
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Odds, Pick
| Islanders Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -162 | 6 -120o / +100u | +155 |
| Golden Knights Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +135 | 6 -120o / +100u | -185 |
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Spread: Golden Knights -1.5 (+135 ), Islanders +1.5 (-162)
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Over/Under: 6 (-120o / +100u)
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Moneyline: Islanders +155, Golden Knights -185
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Preview
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Islanders vs. Golden Knights Prediction
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Best Bet: Islanders Moneyline
