New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions March 14th 2025

New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers March 14th 2025

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.

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Edmonton vs. New York Key Information

• Teams: Oilers at Islanders
• Where: UBS Arena Elmont
• Date: Friday, March 14th
• Betting Odds EDM -141 | NYI +119 O/U 6

The Oilers Can Win If…

Edmonton improved to 37-24-4 with a 4-2 road win over the Flames. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Oilers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.

Four different players scored for Edmonton, who took the lead at 19:40 in the first period. The Flames tied it up in the third, but the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win.

Edmonton’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with four different players scoring. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring just 20 seconds into the game, marking his 9th goal of the season. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period.

The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Mattias Janmark capped the scoring with his 2nd goal of the season, an empty-netter with just three seconds left in the game. Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 8.

On defense, the Oilers gave up two goals, with both coming on special teams—one on the power play and the other while shorthanded. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also contributed 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocked shots.

• Across Edmonton’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. In these contests, the team went just 0-3 against the spread, while going 1-2 on the over-under.
• The Oilers have gone 3-7 over their last ten regular season games. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 2-8, in addition to an over-under mark of 5-5.

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The Islanders Can Win If…

The Islanders fell to 29-28-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.

New York fell behind 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Rangers responded, extending the lead to 3-1, but Brock Nelson found the net with just 8 seconds left in the second. The Rangers added two more goals in the third period to put the game away.

Despite firing 37 shots on goal, the Islanders only managed to score twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds remaining in the second period.

The Islanders were held scoreless in the first and third periods and recorded 23 giveaways. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas’ goal, and Simon Holmstrom added his fourth assist.

Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, but the Islanders’ defense will need to step up in the 3rd period, where they were outscored 2-0.

• Through their last three regular season contests, New York has a record of 1-2. Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 1-2 to go along with an over-under mark of 0-2-1.
• New York has put together a record of 4-6 in their last ten games (regular season). Their record vs the puck line sits at 4-6 in these matchups, while posting a 3-5-2 over-under mark.

The Lean

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Islanders to take down the Oilers at home. With the moneyline currently at +119, I’m placing my bet on the Islanders straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Islanders winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Islanders straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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Islanders Face Oilers While Trying to Hang on in Wild-Card Race

The New York Islanders are running out of time to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, making Friday night’s matchup against the Edmonton Oilers a critical one.

Islanders in Must-Win Mode

New York (28-28-14) returns home after a rough West Coast road trip, where they lost two of three games and failed to gain ground in the wild-card race. They currently sit five points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers, who are tied for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with 70 points.

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The Islanders’ 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday capped a trip filled with adversity. Playing without recently traded star Brock Nelson, the team’s depth was further tested when Kyle MacLean missed a game due to illness, and defenseman Adam Boqvist was forced to play forward.

New York’s bad luck continued in Los Angeles, as they had two power-play goals disallowed and finished 0-for-8 on the man advantage.

“We played well, but (at) this time of the year, there’s no moral victories,” Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson said. “We need the two points.”

Oilers in Their Own Slump

Despite sitting in a much better position than the Islanders, the Oilers (41-22-4) are also facing growing pressure. Edmonton has lost two straight and eight of its last 11 (3-8-0), dropping from first place in the Pacific Division to third.

The Oilers suffered another tough loss on Thursday, falling 3-2 to the New Jersey Devils despite leading in the third period. Edmonton has scored three or fewer goals in nine of its last 11 games, a surprising struggle for a team with the fifth-most goals in the Western Conference.

“Everyone knows we’re going through a tough stretch right now and things aren’t easy,” Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak said. “We’ve got to stick together. We can’t start pointing fingers at anyone.”

Key Players to Watch

• Leon Draisaitl (EDM): Scored his NHL-leading 47th goal on Thursday and remains the Oilers’ most dangerous offensive weapon.
• Connor McDavid (EDM): The superstar forward has been quiet by his standards, but he is always a game-changer.
• Noah Dobson (NYI): The Islanders’ top defenseman will be key in slowing down Edmonton’s high-powered attack.
• Ilya Sorokin (NYI): New York’s No. 1 goaltender has been under siege in recent games and will need to be sharp.