Wild vs. Islanders Picks and Prediction – 4/4/2025

Minnesota Wild (41-28-6) vs. New York Islanders (32-32-10)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
Tickets as low as $6
Line: New York Islanders -130
O/U: 5.5

Previous Games:

  • Minnesota Wild: Lost 3-2 in a shootout to New Jersey Devils

  • New York Islanders: Lost 4-1 to Tampa Bay Lightning

Head-to-Head:

Minnesota has been strong on the road with a 22-11-4 record, but they are currently on a two-game losing streak and have struggled in their last 10 games, with 4 losses and 2 overtime losses. The Islanders, meanwhile, are on a six-game losing streak, but their home record is somewhat respectable at 17-15-5. Despite their struggles, New York will be looking to bounce back and break their losing streak, especially with a home-ice advantage. Both teams are dealing with defensive issues, making this matchup quite unpredictable.

Minnesota Wild Breakdown:

The Wild have been inconsistent lately, losing four of their last five games. Their offense has struggled to score consistently, averaging just 2.5 goals per game over the last 10 games. Despite this, Matthew Boldy (25 goals) and Kirill Kaprizov (23 goals) are key players, and Filip Gustavsson has been solid in goal with a 2.43 GAA and .918 SV%. However, Minnesota’s defense has been an issue, allowing an average of 3.6 goals per game in their last five games.

Key Players:

  • Matthew Boldy: 25 goals

  • Kirill Kaprizov: 23 goals

  • Filip Gustavsson: 2.43 GAA, .918 SV%

New York Islanders Breakdown:

The Islanders have had their own struggles recently, especially defensively, conceding an average of 4 goals per game in their last five. Bo Horvat (25 goals) has been a bright spot offensively, but overall, New York has struggled to generate consistent offense, averaging only 2.7 goals per game. Ilya Sorokin, despite his solid performance in goal with a 2.93 GAA and .894 SV%, has been left exposed behind a leaky defense. The Islanders will need to improve defensively to have a shot at breaking their losing streak.

Key Players:

  • Bo Horvat: 25 goals

  • Anders Lee: 27 goals

  • Ilya Sorokin: 2.93 GAA, .894 SV%

Betting Trends:

Minnesota Wild:

  • 22-11-4 on the road this season

  • Lost 4 of their last 5 games

  • Allowed an average of 3.6 goals in their last 5 games

New York Islanders:

  • 17-15-5 at home this season

  • Lost 6 straight games

  • Allowed an average of 4 goals in their last 5 home games

Exact Score Prediction:

Minnesota Wild 3 – New York Islanders 2

Our Best Bet:

Minnesota Wild +110

While both teams have struggled recently, Minnesota has been solid on the road, and their top scorers, Boldy and Kaprizov, should have the edge over New York’s defense. The Islanders' six-game losing streak, combined with their defensive woes, suggests that Minnesota will get back on track with a victory. The low O/U of 5.5 is also intriguing given both teams’ struggles to score consistently, so taking the Wild as slight underdogs at +110 is the most promising bet.

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