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Predators vs. Islanders Prediction: Islanders Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/1/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Nashville Predators vs NY Islanders matchup.
The NY Islanders will take on the Nashville Predators in NHL action at UBS Arena on Saturday, beginning at 12:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Islanders as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Nashville-NY Islanders game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Islanders are more likely to win, while the Predators have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Predators vs. Islanders predictions page.
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Predators vs. Predators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Predators and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 57% chance of defeating the Predators.
According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Predators vs. Islanders Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Predators | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+164) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -152 |
| Total | o5.5 (-115) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Predators vs. Islanders Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Predators vs. Islanders matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Predators vs. Islanders Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Predators vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Forsberg a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Predators star is a 41.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 9.2% |
| Steven Stamkos | 7.5% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 4.9% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 7.0% |
| Bo Horvat | 6.6% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 5.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 41.9% |
| Steven Stamkos | 33.8% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 26.6% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 33.6% |
| Brock Nelson | 33.6% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 26.6% |
Predators vs. Isles Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Islanders and Predators at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:30PM ET.
- Who: Nashville Predators vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time: 12:30PM ET/9:30AM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Predators vs. Islanders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Nashville vs. NY Islanders picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Predators on Saturday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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