New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 1/8/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

The New York Islanders (24-15-4) are traveling to Bridgestone Arena on Thursday where they will compete against the Nashville Predators (19-19-4).

The New York Islanders had a good night with a 9-0 win over the Devils their last time on the ice. The Islanders had a impressive offensive output in this win. For the game, they earned a goal on 9 out of the 24 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 1 chance with the advantage but didn't convert it into a score. New York accumulated 6 penalty minutes in this matchup.

In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have racked up 125 goals (20th in the NHL) this season and have allowed 116. For the year, they sit with 52 points and their points percentage sits at .605. New York steps onto the ice with 132 power play chances and they have added 21 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 15.91%. While playing at even strength, the Islanders have surrendered 94 goals while earning 104 themselves. New York has taken 1,198 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.4%. The Islanders so far have had 1,219 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .905. New York Islanders opponents have tallied 121 power play opportunities (20th in professional hockey) and have tallied 22 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Ilya Sorokin. Opponents have tallied 695 goals versus Sorokin in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.55. Sorokin has taken the ice for 278 games during his NHL career. His save percentage currently is at .916 in his 13,471 mins on the ice. He has amassed a win-loss record of 138-99-38 and he was named the starter in 273 games. For his professional hockey career, Sorokin has recorded 177 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .648. Sorokin has seen 8,281 shots taken against him and he has 7,586 saves.

In their last contest, Nashville played the Oilers in a game where the Predators were on the wrong end of the score by a mark of 6-2. They had 2 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Predators converted 2 goals of the 26 shots on goal they took.

Nashville has taken 1,178 shots (16th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.02%, while allowing their opponents 1,194 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.40% on their opponents 129 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.1%. They have earned 126 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.84%. The Predators have earned 93 goals at even strength and 25 goals (16th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 142 goals to be scored by way of 118 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Nashville Predators have earned a total of 118 goals, 42 points, as well as a points percentage of .500.

Across the ice you are going to see Juuse Saros in net. The opposition is averaging 2.69 goals per contest and he has conceded 1,142 goals overall. Saros' percentage of quality starts comes out to 58.3% and he has 247 quality starts in his career. He has been a starter 424 contests and his ice time sits at 21,704 minutes. Saros has accrued a career mark of 218-164-41 and has played in 441 games. He has tallied 11,952 saves out of the 13,094 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .913.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Nashville

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