Islanders vs Senators Prediction 1/14/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Islanders vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 14th 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 17-18-7 this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New York trailed 1-0 after the second period, but they scored two goals in the third period for the win. The Islanders outshot Utah by a total of 32-22, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Barzal and Nelson, while Hogberg stopped 21 out of 22 shots in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Islanders defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-0 and the Bruins by a score of 5-4. New York has won three games in a row and they are currently battling with the Flyers for last place in the Metro standings with 41 points. New York has scored 2.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 10.6% on the power play and 65.2% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 19 goals, 16 assists, and 129 shots on goal, while Bo Horvat has added 13 goals, 17 assists, and 120 shots on goal this year. Ilya Sorokin is 13-13-4 with a 2.83 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season. 

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview

The Ottawa Senators are 21-18-3 this season after they defeated Dallas by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Ottawa trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the next three goals and were able to hang on for the win. The Senators outshot Dallas by a total of 28-26, won 58.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Highmore, Norris, and Stutzle, while Merilainen stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Senators defeated the Penguins by a score of 5-0 but did lose to the Sabres by a score of 4-0 before that. Ottawa has lost four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 45 points. Ottawa has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 23.9% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 14 goals, 29 assists, and 84 shots on goal, while Brady Tkachuk has added 18 goals, 20 assists, and 166 shots on goal this year. Leevi Merilainen is 4-2-0 with a 2.34 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage this season. 

Why the Islanders will beat the Senators

• The Senators have lost five of their last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Islanders have won four of their last five games against the Senators.
• The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Senators have lost the first period in each of their last four night games.

Total Goals Facts

• Thirteen of the Senators’ last 14 road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Islanders’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last nine home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Senators’ last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Anders Lee has scored at least one goal in five of the Islanders’ last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in seven of the Islanders’ last eight games as favorites against the Senators.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded an assist in each of the Islanders’ last five games.

Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts

• Ridly Greig has scored a goal in three of the Senators’ last four games as road underdogs.
• Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last six games against the Islanders.
• Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one point in each of the Senators’ last six games against the Islanders.

Islanders vs Senators Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row and they will be at home for this contest. The Islanders are 7-9-2 at home this year, while the Senators are 10-11-2 on the road. Ottawa has won two games in a row, but they haven’t played great over the last few weeks and they have struggled on the road. I don’t love the New York offense, but they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last four games and they are playing very well right now. Take the Islanders to get the win at home.