Panthers vs. Islanders Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [3/16/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Sunday's Florida Panthers vs NY Islanders matchup.

Florida Panthers-NY Islanders Predictions and Game Preview.
UBS Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Florida Panthers and NY Islanders this Sunday.

The NY Islanders and Florida Panthers will meet in the NHL at UBS Arena on Sunday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Based on updated 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 Florida-NY Islanders game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Panthers with a win probability of 57%, while the Islanders have 42%."

For expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Panthers vs. Islanders predictions page.

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Panthers vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Panthers and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 57% chance of defeating the Islanders.

According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 11:15PM, Mar 16
Moneyline
Over / Under
Puck Line
Panthers
Win %
57%
42%
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Islanders
Panthers FLA
Win %
57%
42%
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Panthers vs. Islanders Odds

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

Bet Type Panthers Islanders
Puck Line -1.5 (+170) +1.5 (-205)
Moneyline -150 +130
Total o5.5 (-105) u5.5 (-112)

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

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Panthers vs. Islanders Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Panthers vs. Islanders matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Panthers vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Islanders?

According to our model, Florida's Carter Verhaeghe is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Islanders.

Our projections give Verhaeghe a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Panthers star is a 30.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe 7.3%
Sam Reinhart 7.1%
Sam Bennett 5.9%

NY Islanders

Player First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat 7.0%
Anthony Duclair 4.9%
Kyle Palmieri 4.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart 32.9%
Carter Verhaeghe 30.9%
Sam Bennett 28.2%

NY Islanders

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat 32.4%
Kyle Palmieri 27.3%
Anthony Duclair 25.0%

Panthers vs. Isles Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Sunday's action between the Islanders and Panthers at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Panthers vs. Islanders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Florida vs. NY Islanders picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Panthers, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Sunday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Panthers vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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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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