Vancouver Canucks vs. NY Islanders Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/9/2024]

The NY Islanders will square off with the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at UBS Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Tuesday's Canucks vs. Islanders matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canucks vs. Islanders Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Canucks and Islanders 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Islanders a 53% chance of beating the Canucks.

According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

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Canucks vs. Islanders Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canucks	Islanders
Puck Line	+1.5 (-218)	-1.5 (+188)
Moneyline	+110	-120
Total	o6.5 (-120)	u6.5 (+102)

• The Islanders are -1.5 favorites versus the Canucks, with +188 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canucks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -218.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100 for a total payout of $220 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canucks vs. Islanders Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canucks +1.5	-218
Moneyline	Canucks	+110
Total	Under 6.5	+102

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Canucks vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Islanders?

According to our model, NY's Bo Horvat is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Islanders.

Our projections give Horvat a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 33.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	6.6%
J.T. Miller	5.5%
Andrei Kuzmenko	5.0%
Brock Boeser	4.9%
Ilya Mikheyev	3.9%

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	7.2%
Brock Nelson	7.1%
Anders Lee	5.3%
Mathew Barzal	4.2%
Kyle Palmieri	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	31.3%
J.T. Miller	27.0%
Brock Boeser	26.7%
Andrei Kuzmenko	26.2%
Ilya Mikheyev	23.1%

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	33.8%
Brock Nelson	32.9%
Anders Lee	27.0%
Kyle Palmieri	21.4%
Mathew Barzal	21.0%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Canucks vs. Islanders on Tuesday January 9, 2024.

Canucks vs. Islanders Game Information

Tuesday's game between the Islanders and Canucks at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Tuesday January 9, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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Conclusion

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