Islanders vs Jets Prediction 3/4/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Islanders vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 4th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 27-26-7 this year after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 4-0 in their last game. New York allowed two goals in the first period and two goals in the third in the shutout loss. The Islanders were outshot by a total of 26-21, won 48% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York was led by DeAngelo and Pageau, who both had three shots on goal, while Sorokin stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Islanders defeated the Predators by a score of 7-4 and the Bruins by a score of 2-1. New York has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently second to last in the Metro standings with 61 points. New York has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 11.5% on the power play and 71.7% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 23 goals, 19 assists, and 168 shots on goal, while Bo Horvat has added 20 goals, 22 assists, and 172 shots on goal. Jakub Skarek is 0-1-0 with a 3.94 goals against average and an .872 save percentage this year. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 42-15-4 this season after they lost to Philadelphia in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Winnipeg led 1-0 in the first period, but they couldn’t find any more offense after that and ended up with the shootout loss. The Jets were outshot by a total of 32-30, won 53.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got their lone goal from Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 31 out of 32 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Jets lost to the Predators by a score of 2-1, but did beat the Senators by a score of 4-1 before that. Winnipeg has won 11 of their last 13 games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 88 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.49 goals per game and they have allowed 2.33 goals against per game, while also going 30.5% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 31 goals, 43 assists, and 202 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 34 goals, 33 assists, and 134 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 36-7-3 with a 1.99 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage this year. 

Why the Jets will beat the Islanders

• The Jets have won 11 of their last 12 games after coming off overtime.
• The Islanders have lost five of their last six night games.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Jets have won the third period in each of their last five games after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Islanders’ last nine home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Jets’ last four games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 10 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last three games between the Jets and Islanders.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Palmieri has scored a goal in each of the Islanders’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
• Brock Nelson has recorded at least one point in each of the Islanders’ last seven home games.
• Brock Nelson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Islanders’ last six home games against Central Division opponents.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in three of the Jets’ last four games.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Islanders rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (11.27%).
• The New York Islanders rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.09%).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.33).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (30.54%).

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Islanders vs Jets Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this game on a rare losing streak and they will be on the road for this game. The Jets are 19-10-0 on the road this year, while the Islanders are 14-13-2 at home. New York is coming off of a shutout loss on Monday night, so they will be on a back-to-back in this game. The Islanders have been a very low-scoring team this year and they will face a Winnipeg defense that is ranked #1 in goals against per game. I know the Jets have only scored once in each of their last two games, but they are the better team and will be facing a backup goalie. Take Winnipeg here.