Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Islanders, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, October 23, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Detroit Red Wings face the New York Islanders, with both teams looking impressive early on this season. The Red Wings are 5-1 and have the best record in the Eastern Conference, while the Islanders have a 3-3 record and have a lot of momentum with three wins in a row on their home ice. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Red Wings vs Islanders prediction!
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Detroit is playing great across the board
The Red Wings are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.33 goals per game. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin have scored five goals and 12 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Patrick Kane, Emmitt Finnie, and Lucas Raymond have combined for six goals and nine assists, while defensemen Moritz Seider and Ben Chairot have added four assists from the point to help open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has carried them this season, allowing only 2.33 goals per game. Moritz Seider and Jacob Benard-Docker have combined for 1.1 defensive point shares to lead the top two pairings, while Simon Edvinsson and Ben Chairot have added depth to the unit, creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net. In addition, goaltender Cam Talbot has been great with a .932 save percentage and a 1.78 goals-against average on 88 shots with 2.8 goals saved above average.
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Islanders hope offense keeps playing well
The Islanders have turned their season around with their offense leading the way and scoring 3.33 goals per game. Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, and Kyle Palmieri have scored eight goals and nine assists to lead the top two lines, but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Jonathan Drouin, Emil Heineman, and Anders Lee have combined for six goals and six assists while defenseman Matthew Schaefer has added two goals and five assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up, but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.67 goals per game. Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock have led the top pairing, but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to fire shots on the net with ease. The hope is that backup goaltender David Rittich steps up as he’s expected to start the upcoming game and build off a start where he stopped 31 of the 33 shots he’s faced.
Red Wings vs Islanders Pick
Money Line Pick For Red Wings vs Islanders
- Red Wings (+115) (4 units)
The Islanders have won three games in a row, but the Red Wings look like one of the best teams in the NHL, and they look to dominate this one on the road. The Red Wings should create plenty of scoring chances with Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Red Wings, who allow only 2.33 goals per game, should limit the Islanders' offense with Moritz Seider, Jacob Benard-Docker, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Cam Talbot to make plenty of big saves. The Red Wings should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.
Take the Red Wings money line as road Underdogs.
Over/Under Pick For Red Wings vs Islanders
- Over 5.5 (5 Units)
The Red Wings and Islanders have great offenses that look to make this game a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Islanders, who average 3.33 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Red Wings, who average 3.33 goals per game, should run up the score against the Islanders, who allow 3.67 goals per game, with Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush while creating open shots with effective puck movement to overwhelm the Islanders' defense. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses.
Take the Over on 5.5 goals.
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