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Islanders vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Vegas Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/9/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's NY Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 10:00PM ET as the NY Islanders square off with the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's NY Islanders-Vegas game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Golden Knights with a win probability of 61% and the Islanders with 39%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Islanders vs. Golden Knights predictions page.
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Thursday's matchup between the Golden Knights and Islanders at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Islanders vs. Golden Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any NY Islanders vs. Vegas picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Islanders and Golden Knights 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 61% chance of defeating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-165) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Moneyline | +146 | -175 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Islanders vs. Golden Knights matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
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Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give Eichel a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anders Lee | 5.1% |
| Bo Horvat | 5.0% |
| Anthony Duclair | 4.9% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 7.4% |
| William Karlsson | 5.9% |
| Mark Stone | 5.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anders Lee | 29.0% |
| Anthony Duclair | 26.6% |
| Bo Horvat | 26.6% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 38.4% |
| Victor Olofsson | 29.3% |
| William Karlsson | 28.4% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Golden Knights insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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