Islanders vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - November 18, 2023

The Calgary Flames will face the NY Islanders in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Saturday's Islanders vs. Flames game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

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Who Will Win: Islanders vs. Flames

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Islanders-Flames NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 55% chance of defeating the Islanders.

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Islanders vs. Flames Odds

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

Bet Type	Islanders	Flames
Puck Line	+1.5 (-205)	-1.5 (+180)
Moneyline	+125	-142
Total	o6 (-105)	u6 (-115)

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

The Flames are -1.5 favorites versus the Islanders, with +180 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Islanders (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -205.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -142. That means you can risk $142 to win $100, for a total payout of $242, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +125, where you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

According to DimersBOT, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Under.

As always, make sure you check all the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Islanders vs. Flames

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets for this game:

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 @ -205 via FanDuel Sportsbook (67% probability)
• Moneyline: Islanders @ +125 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -115 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Our NHL best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Islanders moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Islanders vs. Flames Prediction

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Islanders vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Islanders vs. Flames? The latest data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Calgary's Elias Lindholm is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Lindholm a 7.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 32.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	6.7%
Brock Nelson	5.3%
Anders Lee	4.6%
Mathew Barzal	3.7%
Kyle Palmieri	3.7%

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Lindholm	7.0%
Connor Zary	4.7%
Nazem Kadri	4.7%
Blake Coleman	4.4%
Yegor Sharangovich	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	31.4%
Brock Nelson	31.3%
Anders Lee	22.2%
Kyle Palmieri	19.5%
Mathew Barzal	18.6%

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Lindholm	32.2%
Connor Zary	24.5%
Nazem Kadri	23.6%
Jonathan Huberdeau	22.6%
Blake Coleman	22.4%
Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Islanders vs. Flames on Saturday November 18, 2023.

Islanders vs. Flames Preview

Saturday's matchup between the Flames and Islanders at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Saturday November 18, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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Conclusion

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