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Islanders vs. Panthers Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [2/2/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's NY Islanders vs Florida Panthers matchup.
The Florida Panthers will take on the NY Islanders in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday, beginning at 6:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NY Islanders-Florida game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Panthers with a win probability of 65%, while the Islanders have 35%."
For expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Islanders vs. Panthers predictions page.
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Islanders vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Islanders and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Panthers a 65% chance of beating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Islanders vs. Panthers Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +235 | -265 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Islanders vs. Panthers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Islanders vs. Panthers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Islanders vs. Panthers Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Islanders vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Florida's Matthew Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 6.6% |
| Brock Nelson | 4.9% |
| Anders Lee | 4.5% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 7.2% |
| Sam Reinhart | 6.6% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 6.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 32.6% |
| Brock Nelson | 26.3% |
| Anders Lee | 23.4% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 36.3% |
| Sam Reinhart | 31.1% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 30.4% |
Isles vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's game between the Panthers and Islanders at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Islanders vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any NY Islanders vs. Florida picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Sunday.
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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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