New York Islanders @ Minnesota Wild Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 2/8/2025 8:00 PM EST

We have your New York Islanders @ Minnesota Wild prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Minnesota Wild host the New York Islanders at the Xcel Energy Center.

New York Islanders @ Minnesota Wild Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Minnesota Wild -155 (ESPN BET), New York Islanders +136 (DraftKings).
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 +100 (ESPN BET), Under 5.5 -113 (BetRivers).

Game Info

Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Location: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota
TV: MSGSN

New York Islanders @ Minnesota Wild Preview

The New York Islanders are coming off a tough 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night, marking the first half of a back-to-back set. Despite the loss, the Islanders have been in strong form, winning eight of their last ten games. However, injuries to key players like Mathew Barzal and Noah Dobson could impact their performance. Ilya Sorokin is expected to start in goal, boasting a 2.63 GAA and a .909 save percentage this season.

The Minnesota Wild, on the other hand, snapped a two-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. Filip Gustavsson was stellar in net, stopping 37 of 38 shots. The Wild are without their star forward Kirill Kaprizov, but they have seen contributions from players like Marco Rossi and Vinnie Hinostroza, who scored his first goal in a Wild jersey in the last game. Minnesota has been solid at home and will look to capitalize on the Islanders' fatigue from playing on consecutive nights.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last five meetings, the Minnesota Wild have dominated the New York Islanders, winning four of those matchups. Last season, the Wild swept the Islanders, winning 4-2 at UBS Arena and 5-0 at Xcel Energy Center. Joel Eriksson Ek led the Wild with four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in those games, while Marc-André Fleury posted a 1.00 GAA and a .960 save percentage, including a shutout. The Islanders struggled offensively in these matchups, with only two players, Noah Dobson and Oliver Wahlstrom, managing to score goals.

Pick: Minnesota Wild Moneyline (-155)

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The Minnesota Wild are the pick for this matchup. They have an extra day of rest compared to the Islanders, who are playing the second game of a back-to-back. Additionally, the Wild have won their last six meetings against the Islanders and have been strong defensively, with Filip Gustavsson in excellent form. The Islanders' injuries and poor power play (12.0% success rate) further tilt the odds in Minnesota's favor.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Filip Gustavsson Over 29.5 Saves

Gustavsson has been a key player for the Wild, stopping 37 of 38 shots in his last game. With the Islanders averaging 28.6 shots per game, Gustavsson is likely to face a high volume of shots, making this a strong prop bet.

2. Bo Horvat Over 0.5 Points

Horvat leads the Islanders with 40 points this season and has been a consistent offensive contributor. With the Islanders needing a strong performance to compete, Horvat is a good bet to register at least one point.

3. Marco Rossi Over 2.5 Shots on Goal

Rossi has been a standout for the Wild, leading the team in shots on goal. With Kaprizov out, Rossi will likely take on an even larger offensive role, making this prop an appealing option.