New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 11/20/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+220) Red Wings (-275)

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (12-7-1) will go up against the New York Islanders (11-7-2) on Thursday. The line on this matchup has New York at +220 and Detroit is opening at -275. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The New York Islanders were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 victory against the Stars in their last outing. New York accrued 16 minutes in the box in this outing. The Islanders were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in the victory. Furthermore, they had 2 power play opportunities but didn't get a goal. For the game, they tallied a score on 3 of the 22 shots they launched.

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New York Islanders opponents have totaled 68 power play opportunities (7th in pro hockey) and have racked up 12 goals in those attempts. The Islanders have seen 576 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .892. New York has taken 569 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.3%. While at even strength, the Islanders have given up 50 goals while notching 54 as an offensive unit. New York has compiled 66 power play chances and they have added 10 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 15.15%. For the current campaign, they sit with 24 points and their points percentage is sitting at .600. In regard to their scoring, the New York Islanders have notched 64 goals (9th in hockey) on the season and have allowed 62.

The man in net for this game is Ilya Sorokin. Over the course of his pro career, Sorokin has accounted for 170 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .651. His save percentage is .915 during his 13,442 mins guarding the cage. Sorokin has had 7,932 shots taken against him and has recorded 7,260 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 672 goals versus Sorokin in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.57. He has earned an overall mark of 131-94-38 and was named the starter in 261 games. Sorokin has been in net for 266 matchups throughout his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, Detroit opposed the Kraken in a game where the Red Wings ended up with the victory by a score of 4-2. They had 2 power play attempts in this outing and scored 1 out of those attempts. The Red Wings recorded 4 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Red Wings have tallied 45 goals at even strength and 15 goals (8th in hockey) while on the power play. Detroit has put up 597 shots (5th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.05%, while allowing their opponents 528 shots. So far this season, the Detroit Red Wings have earned a total of 60 goals, 25 points, in addition to a points percentage of .625. They have allowed 62 goals to be scored by way of 51 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 69 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 21.74%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 80.36% on their opponents 56 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 88.3%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see John Gibson patrolling the crease. He has racked up 14,272 stops out of 15,693 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .909. Gibson is the owner of a lifetime record of 208-222-64 and has been in goal for 517 games. He has started in 505 games and has played for a total of 26,844 mins. Gibson's rate of quality starts comes out to 53.9% and he has qualified for 272 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.81 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,421 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (-275)

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