Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders Prediction, 1/31/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

The Nashville Predators (24-23-5) are traveling to UBS Arena on Saturday where they will go up against the New York Islanders (29-19-5).

The Nashville Predators will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 loss against the Bruins in their previous outing. The Predators left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. For the matchup, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 30 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to net 1 goal. Nashville accrued 8 minutes in the box in this contest.

While playing at even strength, the Predators have allowed the opponent to score 147 goals while having 114 as an offensive unit. Nashville Predators opponents have earned 155 power play opportunities (17th in the NHL) and have a total of 30 goals in those chances. In terms of their scoring, the Nashville Predators have accounted for 147 goals (25th in pro hockey) so far this season and have given up 177. Nashville has attempted 1,467 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.0%. For the current campaign, the have a total of 53 points and their points percentage comes in at .510. The Predators so far have had 1,505 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .882. Nashville has accounted for 157 power play chances and they have tallied 33 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 21.02%.

The man in goal for this game is Juuse Saros. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Saros has compiled 251 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .581. His save percentage currently sits at .913 for his 21,723 minutes in the crease. Saros has seen 13,322 shots taken against him and has accrued 12,157 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 1,165 goals against Saros in his career and his goals against rate is 2.70. He has an overall mark of 222-167-42 and he has gotten the start in 432 games. Saros has been in net for 449 games throughout his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, New York went up against the Rangers in a game where the Islanders ended up with the win by a mark of 5-2. They had 5 power play chances in this matchup and netted 2 out of those chances. The Islanders had 5 goals of the 36 shots on goal they took.

During this campaign, the New York Islanders have notched a total of 151 goals, 63 points, as well as a points percentage of .594. They have granted a total of 143 goals to be scored by of a combination of 117 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Islanders have earned 124 goals at even strength and 27 goals (24th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 162 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 16.67%. New York has attempted 1,474 shots (15th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.24%, while allowing the other team 1,473 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 82.31% on their oppositions 147 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.3%.

Across the ice you will find Ilya Sorokin in net. Sorokin has earned a career record of 142-101-38 and has participated in 284 games. Sorokin's quality start rate sits at 64.9% and he has qualified for 181 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has a tally of 7,742 saves out of 8,451 shots tried, giving him a save % of .916. His opponents are averaging 2.54 goals per game and he has allowed 709 goals altogether. He has started in 279 contests and has played for a total of 13,486 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take New York

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