NHL Match Prediction: New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers
New York Islanders
Edmonton OilersMore picks
- Period 3: No draw 1.27 won
- Period 3: Not: New York Islanders win and total over 1.5 1.25 won
Match result
New York Islanders 0:4 Edmonton Oilers (0:0, 0:3, 0:1)
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Islanders 4:0 in this NHL match. The first period ended 0:0, making our prediction for Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No a winning bet. Edmonton secured the victory with three goals in the second period and one final goal in the third, bringing the score to 0:4.
Our prediction: Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.43 — the bet won.
Our prediction: Period 3: No draw at 1.27 — the bet won.
Our prediction: Period 3: Not: New York Islanders win and total over 1.5 at 1.25 — the bet won.
New York Islanders host Edmonton Oilers at UBS on October 31. Edmonton is second in the Western Conference with 20 points from 13 games, one point behind Minnesota; the Islanders are ninth with 16 points.
New York Islanders: scoring rhythm and home-ice test
Recent form and tactical profile
The Islanders have won three of their last five. They scored and conceded in every game.
Their last two games were road wins by identical 4:3 margins. The two preceding defeats included a 3:6 loss at Dallas. Their recent home results were a 3:2 win over Anaheim followed by a 2:3 loss to Los Angeles: scoring has continued, but defensive control has not.
Roster, goaltending and special teams
Forward Calum Ritchie is out for four to six weeks. Goaltender Semyon Varlamov returned after a long recovery and knee surgeries, recording his first NHL win in almost two years on October 28.
- Minnesota Wildaway4:3
- Nashville Predatorsaway4:3
- Dallas Starsaway3:6
- Los Angeles Kingshome2:3
- Anaheim Duckshome3:2
Edmonton Oilers: league position against defensive volatility
Five-game record and scoring balance
Edmonton also has three wins and two losses in its last five. The Oilers scored in every game, including six against Carolina and four in their latest shutout win over Calgary. Before that clean sheet, they conceded seven to Toronto and four to Detroit.
The Oilers have scored 56 goals in 13 conference games, the highest total among the top three teams. All five recent matches were played in Edmonton, so that stretch offers no recent road comparison. Their scoring output contrasts with sharp defensive fluctuations at home.
Lineup changes and goaltending situation
Defenseman Mattias Ekholm returned on October 30 after missing two games with a concussion. Jason Dickinson also returned after missing six games. Goaltender Devon Levi was placed on injured reserve after an injury against Carolina; the nature of the injury is undisclosed.
Coach Mike Babcock is taking maximum caution with Zach Hyman’s neck injury, leaving his availability unconfirmed. Babcock has also increased Jake Walman’s responsibility. Extended defensive shifts would test that expanded role against New York’s recent scoring pace. Edmonton’s save-percentage figures are unavailable.
- Calgary Flameshome4:0
- Detroit Red Wingshome3:4
- Toronto Maple Leafshome2:7
- Carolina Hurricaneshome6:5
- Minnesota Wildhome4:3
Head-to-head record favors neither side overall
The last ten official meetings are split evenly, with five wins each. New York won the last two listed meetings: 1:0 away in January 2026 and 4:2 at home in October 2025.
Results ranged from 1:0 and 2:1 to 4:3 and 4:2, offering no consistent direction for the goal line.
- 16.01.2026Edmonton Oilers0:1New York IslandersNHL
- 16.10.2025New York Islanders4:2Edmonton OilersNHL
- 14.03.2025New York Islanders1:2Edmonton OilersNHL
- 13.11.2024Edmonton Oilers4:3New York IslandersNHL
- 20.12.2023New York Islanders3:1Edmonton OilersNHL
Team news shaping the matchup
No further injury, suspension, special-teams or expert-opinion details are available.
Line-ups
New York Islanders
Substitutes: 40. Semyon Varlamov
Coach: Peter DeBoer
Edmonton Oilers
Substitutes: 90. Matt Tomkins
Coach: Mike Babcock
Our pick
Our bet is Period 1: BTTS (both teams to score) - No 1.43. The Islanders and Edmonton have each won three of their last five games. Their ten official meetings over five years are split 5–5, with New York’s last two listed meetings against Edmonton ending 4:2 and 1:0. Those full-game results do not establish a first-period scoring pattern.
The Islanders scored and conceded in all five recent games. Edmonton scored in each of its last five and conceded in four. Both attacks have been productive, but those records do not show when the goals arrived.
Mattias Ekholm’s return strengthens Edmonton’s defense, and Jason Dickinson is back after missing six games. Goaltender Devon Levi remains injured. For New York, Semyon Varlamov recently returned and recorded his first NHL win in almost two years.
The projected score is New York Islanders 3:2 Edmonton Oilers, with a first-period score of 0:0 or 1:0.
Conclusion
Period 1: BTTS (both teams to score) - No 1.43 is the selection, with Ekholm’s return strengthening Edmonton defensively. The recent full-game scoring records offer limited support for this period-specific bet.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Minnesota Wildaway4:3
- Nashville Predatorsaway4:3
- Dallas Starsaway3:6
- Los Angeles Kingshome2:3
- Anaheim Duckshome3:2
- Calgary Flameshome4:0
- Detroit Red Wingshome3:4
- Toronto Maple Leafshome2:7
- Carolina Hurricaneshome6:5
- Minnesota Wildhome4:3
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Washington Capitals | 12 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 43:37 | 16 |
| 11 | New York Islanders | 14 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 40:39 | 16 |
| 12 | New York Rangers | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 44:42 | 15 |
Head-to-head
- 16.01.2026Edmonton Oilers0:1New York IslandersNHL
- 16.10.2025New York Islanders4:2Edmonton OilersNHL
- 14.03.2025New York Islanders1:2Edmonton OilersNHL
- 13.11.2024Edmonton Oilers4:3New York IslandersNHL
- 20.12.2023New York Islanders3:1Edmonton OilersNHL
About the match
- 31 October · 14:00 New York
- Venue: UBS (Elmont)
Odds
odds before kick-off
Market view and goal-line direction
Edmonton is the 1X2 favorite at a 43% implied probability, compared with 34.5% for New York and 22.5% for the draw. Over the last day, the Oilers’ odds have drifted while the Islanders’ have shortened, reducing the market’s preference for the away side.
Over 5.5 carries a 57.6% implied probability and is attracting stronger support. BTTS (both teams to score) Yes is priced at an exceptionally high 89.5% implied probability, with its odds shortening further.
Over 5.5 is the preferred bet on the recent scoring and concession rates. Edmonton’s latest shutout and Ekholm’s return are the main arguments against it.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Odds
- 1.43
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 64%
- Market estimate
- 64%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.43
- Potential win
- 43 $
- Odds at kick-off
- 1.43
- Status
- won
- Profit
- +43 $
