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Wild vs. Islanders Prediction: Islanders Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [4/4/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Minnesota Wild vs NY Islanders matchup.
The NY Islanders and Minnesota Wild will meet in the NHL at UBS Arena on Friday, starting at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Islanders as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Minnesota-NY Islanders game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Islanders' chance of winning is 53%, while the Wild's is 47%."
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Islanders predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 53% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Wild vs. Islanders Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | o5.5 (-104) | u5.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Wild vs. Islanders Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Wild vs. Islanders matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Islanders?
According to our model, NY's Kyle Palmieri is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Palmieri a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 33.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 7.2% |
| Marco Rossi | 4.6% |
| Ryan Hartman | 4.3% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Palmieri | 7.3% |
| Bo Horvat | 7.0% |
| Anders Lee | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 32.9% |
| Marco Rossi | 23.3% |
| Ryan Hartman | 22.2% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 34.6% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 33.2% |
| Anders Lee | 25.4% |
Wild vs. Isles Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's action between the Islanders and Wild at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Wild vs. Islanders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. NY Islanders picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest 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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