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Islanders vs. Utah Prediction: Utah Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/11/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's NY Islanders vs Utah Hockey Club matchup.
The Utah Hockey Club will face the NY Islanders in NHL action at Delta Center on Saturday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Utah as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NY Islanders-Utah game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that Utah is more likely to win, while Islanders has a lower chance of victory."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Islanders vs. Utah predictions page.
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Isles vs. Utah Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between Utah and Islanders at Delta Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Utah Hockey Club
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Delta Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Islanders vs. Utah matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any NY Islanders vs. Utah picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Islanders vs. Utah Hockey Club Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Islanders and Utah 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Utah a 52% chance of defeating the Islanders.
According to our model, NY Islanders (+1.5) has a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Islanders vs. Utah Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+210) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -115 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Utah Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Islanders vs. Utah matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest 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. Utah Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Islanders vs. Utah?
According to our model, Utah's Clayton Keller is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Utah.
Our projections give Keller a 6.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Delta Center, while the Utah star is a 31.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 6.0% |
| Anders Lee | 6.0% |
| Bo Horvat | 5.6% |
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | 6.6% |
| Logan Cooley | 5.4% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 5.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anders Lee | 29.3% |
| Brock Nelson | 28.3% |
| Bo Horvat | 28.3% |
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | 31.3% |
| Josh Doan | 28.6% |
| Logan Cooley | 27.6% |
Conclusion
We predict Utah, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Utah insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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