Islanders vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - Jan 6, 2023

NHL action continues on Friday at 9:00PM ET as the NY Islanders take on the favored Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Dimers' best betting picks for Islanders vs. Flames, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Islanders vs. Flames?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Islanders-Flames NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Flames a 61% chance of defeating the Islanders.

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Islanders vs. Flames Game Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (+124), Islanders +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Flames -220, Islanders +195
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-120/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Islanders, with +124 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Islanders (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -135.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -220, which means you can risk $220 to win $100, for a total payout of $320, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +195, where you can bet $100 to profit $195, earning a total payout of $295, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Islanders (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Islanders vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 @ -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Islanders @ +195 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.8% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 5.5 @ +110 via FanDuel Sportsbook

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While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Islanders moneyline is the best option due to the 4.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+110) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Islanders vs. Flames Prediction

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Islanders vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Flames? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Islanders and Flames.

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According to DimersBOT, NY's Brock Nelson is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Nelson a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Islanders star is a 33.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 7.2% probability
• Anders Lee: 6.0% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 4.5% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 4.1% probability
• Zach Parise: 3.7% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 6.4% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 6.0% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.8% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 5.4% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 33.6% probability
• Anders Lee: 30.0% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 23.0% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 21.8% probability
• Anthony Beauvillier: 18.9% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 30.7% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 30.0% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 29.5% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 28.2% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 27.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Islanders vs. Flames on Friday January 6, 2023.

Islanders vs. Flames 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Flames and Islanders at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Friday January 6, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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