Vegas Golden Knights vs. NY Islanders Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/23/2024]

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:30PM ET as the Vegas Golden Knights square off with the NY Islanders at UBS Arena.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Tuesday's Golden Knights vs. Islanders matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used advanced machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Islanders 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Islanders a 53% chance of beating the Golden Knights.

According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Golden Knights vs. Islanders Odds

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

Bet Type	Golden Knights	Islanders
Puck Line	+1.5 (-190)	-1.5 (+168)
Moneyline	+130	-152
Total	o5.5 (-118)	u5.5 (+100)

• The Islanders are currently -1.5 favorites against the Golden Knights, with +168 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Golden Knights (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -190.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -152. That means you can risk $152 to win $100 for a total payout of $252 if they get the W.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

As always, check out all of the sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Golden Knights 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	Golden Knights +1.5	-190
Moneyline	Golden Knights	+130 🔥
Total	Under 5.5	+100

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While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, betting on the Golden Knights moneyline is the best option because of the 4.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Golden Knights vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Islanders?

According to our model, Vegas' Pavel Dorofeyev is most likely to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Islanders.

Our projections give Dorofeyev an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 37.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Pavel Dorofeyev	8.5%
Jonathan Marchessault	8.2%
Mark Stone	7.4%
Ivan Barbashev	5.2%
Nicolas Roy	4.4%

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	6.6%
Brock Nelson	6.3%
Anders Lee	5.2%
Kyle Palmieri	3.9%
Mathew Barzal	3.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Pavel Dorofeyev	37.2%
Jonathan Marchessault	35.5%
Mark Stone	33.4%
Ivan Barbashev	25.4%
Nicolas Roy	21.3%

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	34.0%
Brock Nelson	31.1%
Anders Lee	25.2%
Mathew Barzal	19.0%
Kyle Palmieri	18.5%
Remember, our model updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before the Golden Knights vs. Islanders on Tuesday January 23, 2024.

Golden Knights vs. Isles Game Information

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

• Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Tuesday January 23, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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Conclusion

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