Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders Prediction, 10/16/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (-210) Islanders (+172)

The New York Islanders (0-3-0) will play the Edmonton Oilers (2-0-1) at UBS Arena on Thursday. The line on this matchup has the Oilers at -210 and the Islanders are at +172. The total is 6.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-0 victory against the Rangers in their previous game. The Oilers had a below average offensive performance in the victory. In the outing, they finished 2 of the 22 shots they attempted. In addition, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to notch a goal. Edmonton accounted for 6 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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Edmonton Oilers opponents have tallied 9 power play opportunities (29th in the league) and have a total of 1 goal in those attempts. The Oilers thus far have had 67 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .940. Edmonton has attempted 94 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.5%. When playing at even strength, the Oilers have allowed 3 goals while scoring 6 themselves. Edmonton comes into tonight with 9 power play opportunities and they have notched 2 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 22.22%. For the season, they have recorded 5 points and their points % is .833. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Edmonton Oilers have racked up 8 goals (26th in pro hockey) on the year and have conceded 4.

The man protecting the net in this game is Stuart Skinner. Opponents have scored 458 goals against Skinner in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.69. Skinner has played in 176 games over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is .906 for his 9,227 mins on the ice. He has earned a mark of 99-54-15 and he started in 170 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Skinner is sitting with 96 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .565. Skinner has seen 4,871 shots against him and has accrued 4,413 saves.

Their last time out, New York squared up with the Jets in a matchup where the Islanders went home in defeat by a final score of 5-2. They had 5 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Islanders recorded 2 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking.

New York has taken 108 shots (12th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 6.48%, while allowing their opponents 83 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 70.00% on their oppositions 10 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 84.3%. They have a tally of 11 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 18.18%. The Islanders have racked up 5 goals at even strength and 2 goals (23rd in hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 13 goals to be scored by way of 10 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they had less men on the ice. During this campaign, the New York Islanders have tallied 7 goals, 0 points, and a points percentage of .000.

On the other side of the ice you will find Ilya Sorokin patrolling the crease. He has tallied 6,997 stops out of 7,643 shots tried, giving him a save % of .915. Sorokin has earned a career mark of 125-92-36 and has participated in 256 games. He has started in 251 games and has played for a total of 13,416 minutes. Sorokin's quality start rate comes out to 65.7% and he has earned 165 quality starting assignments in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.57 goals per game and he has surrendered 646 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Edmonton (-210)

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