New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 1/9/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+120) Golden Knights (-144)

T-Mobile Arena is the location where the Vegas Golden Knights (28-9-3) will attempt to beat the New York Islanders (15-18-7) on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Islanders at +120 while the Golden Knights are priced at -144. The over/under comes in at 6.

The New York Islanders had a good night with a 5-4 victory against the Bruins in their previous outing. The Islanders had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this win. For the game, they converted 5 of the 37 shots they tried. They also had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but didn't net one. New York amassed 2 penalty minutes for this matchup.

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New York Islanders opponents have totaled 86 power play opportunities (32nd in pro hockey) and have a total of 31 goals in those attempts. The Islanders so far have had 1,149 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .889. New York has taken 1,159 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.2%. When at even strength, the Islanders have allowed the opponent to score 96 goals while scoring 95 of their own. New York comes into the game with 100 power play opportunities and they have notched 11 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 11.00%. For the season, the have a total of 37 points and their points percentage comes in at .463. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the New York Islanders have accumulated 106 goals (28th in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have surrendered 127.

The player between the pipes for this game is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has participated in 221 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has compiled a win-loss record of 107-78-34 and he started in 217 games. Opponents have scored 559 goals versus Sorokin in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.96. Sorokin has had 6,683 shots taken against him and has recorded 6,124 saves. His save percentage currently is at .916 for his 11,328 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Sorokin has 145 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .668.

In their last game, Vegas went up against the Sabres in a matchup where the Golden Knights notched a victory by a final score of 3-1. The Golden Knights had 3 goals of the 33 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 power play chances in this game but didn't put one in the back of the net.

For the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have tallied 142 goals, 59 points, as well as a points percentage of .738. They have permitted 106 goals to be scored by way of 87 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Golden Knights have tallied 119 goals at even strength and 23 goals (19th in the league) while on the power play. They have recorded 92 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 25.00%. Vegas has put up 1,231 shots (6th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.54%, while allowing the other team 1,105 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 77.91% on the other teams 86 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.4%.

Across the ice you are going to see Adin Hill in net. He has gathered 3,937 saves out of the 4,331 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .909. Hill has earned a career mark of 81-57-10 and has been in goal for 161 games. He has made the start in 148 games and has played 7,480 minutes. Hill's rate of quality starts comes out to 52.7% and he has qualified for 78 quality starting assignments in his career. The opposition is averaging 3.16 goals per game and he has surrendered 394 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas (-144)

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