SportsJaw
LeaderboardToday's GamesBest BetsLive OddsMake Picks
Login / Sign In
Today's GamesLatest PredictionsToday’s Best BetsLive OddsTeam PredictionsHead-to-Head MatchupsSJ CoinsAbout SportsJawContact UsLogin / Sign In
HomeMatchupsMake PicksLeaders
SportsJaw

The social platform for sports bettors.

Explore SportsJaw

  • Today’s Picks
  • Predictions
  • Best Bets
  • Leaderboard
  • Make Picks
  • Live Odds
  • Team Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Game Briefing

Picks by Sport

  • NFL Picks
  • NCAAF Picks
  • NBA Picks
  • NCAAB Picks
  • MLB Picks
  • NHL Picks

About SportsJaw

  • How It Works
  • SJ Coins
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

© 2026 SportsJaw. For entertainment purposes only. SportsJaw does not accept or place wagers.

  1. Home
  2. NHL Picks
  3. New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators
Tue 8:00 PM ET
New York Islanders logo
New York
Islanders6
5-4
versus
Nashville Predators logo
Nashville
Predators7
4-3
Final/OT
Team1234T
New York Islanders22206
Nashville Predators22217
NHL · New York Islanders at Nashville Predators

Your Picks on Islanders vs Predators

Picks closed
Spread
Moneyline
Total

New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, TN

Article updated Apr 8, 6:18 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Islanders will face the Nashville Predators in a matchup where both teams are looking to finish their rough seasons on a high note. The Islanders have won

Game outlook

The New York Islanders will face the Nashville Predators in a matchup where both teams are looking to finish their rough seasons on a high note. The Islanders have won back-to-back games but are still multiple points out of a wild card spot with a record of 5-4. The Predators, with a record of 27-42-8 and six consecutive losses, have the third-worst record in the Western Conference. The Islanders are the betting favorite with the current line at New York -122. Stay tuned for our Islanders vs Predators prediction for this game. Check out our NHL predictions for potential payout opportunities.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Islanders -122 | Predators +105

Spread: Islanders -1.5 (+210) | Predators +1.5 (-250)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders are experiencing a challenging season with their offense struggling to produce, averaging only 2.74 goals per game. Bo Horvat and Anders Lee have been the primary scorers, with a combined 53 goals and 51 assists. However, the rest of the offense has struggled, with only six skaters scoring 10 goals or more. This top-heavy offense can be easily neutralized by opponents. On the defensive end, the Islanders have also faced difficulties, allowing an average of 3.01 goals per game. While Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov have contributed positively with 7.0 defensive point shares, the rest of the unit has struggled, leading to opponents finding open shots on goal. Despite these challenges, goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been a bright spot for the team with a .906 save percentage and 2.73 goals-against average. The team currently holds a power ranking of 28 and is ranked 25th in offense, 19th in defense, with a season record of 34-32-10.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

Nashville Predators Analysis

The Nashville Predators are currently experiencing a challenging season with both their offense and defense struggling. The team is averaging 2.48 goals per game, with only 10 goals scored in their last six games. Despite strong performances from Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault, the rest of the offense has been inconsistent. The defense is allowing an average of 3.27 goals per game, with only Brady Skjei and Nick Blankenburg standing out. Goaltender Juuse Saros has also been struggling with a .894 save percentage. As a result, the Predators have a power ranking of 23 and are ranked 32nd in offense and 25th in defense. Their overall record is 27-42-8 and they recently went 1-2-0 in their last three matchups against New York.

New York Islanders poised for victory against Nashville Predators with strong offensive and defensive capabilities

The New York Islanders are in a strong position to secure a victory against the Nashville Predators, given their superior offensive and defensive capabilities. With high-scoring players like Bo Horvat and Anders Lee leading the charge, the Islanders are likely to dominate possession and create ample scoring opportunities throughout the game. On the defensive end, Alexander Romanov and Ryan Pulock will play a crucial role in limiting the Predators' scoring chances and supporting goaltender Ilya Sorokin in making key saves. With a winning streak on the line, the Islanders are well-positioned to come out on top. It is advisable to consider taking the Islanders' money line as road favorites to capitalize on their strong performance in this matchup.

SportsJawGame Predictions
Predicted score

Unavailable for this preview

Projected winnerUnavailableConfidencelow
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Unavailable

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Unavailable

#NewYorkIslanders#NashvillePredators

Share this preview

Facebook X Reddit Email
SportsJaw logo
Written by

SportsJaw Editorial Team

SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Islanders vs Predators archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Islanders vs Predators matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Islanders-121 → -120Moved
  • Moneyline · Nashville Predators+106 → +100Moved
  • Spread · New York Islanders-1.5 (+200) → -1.5 (+205)Moved
  • Spread · Nashville Predators+1.5 (-250) → +1.5 (-255)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New York Islanders
5-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nashville Predators
4-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-04-08T10:18:56.371Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Nashville Predators defeated New York Islanders 7-6

Nashville Predators defeated New York Islanders 7-6 on April 8, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Nashville Predators' strongest period was the overtime, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Islanders -1.5 (+205) spread, Nashville Predators covered, while the 13 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DtownsendMoneyline · Nashville Predators +105Win
  • TgodfreyMoneyline · Nashville Predators -122Win
  • MookiebetsMoneyline · New York Islanders -122Loss
  • TjwinsMoneyline · Nashville Predators +105Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Nashville Predators +105Win
  • BookieslayerMoneyline · New York Islanders -122Loss
  • Joem81Moneyline · Nashville Predators +105Win
  • Barry713Moneyline · New York Islanders -120Loss