Winnipeg Jets at New York Islanders Picks and Prediction for Monday, October 13, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Winnipeg Jets (1-1) head to Long Island looking to build momentum on their first trip away from home this season, while the New York Islanders (0-2) hope they can stop the bleeding and earn their first win in front of their fans in this early afternoon matchup.
These two teams split their head-to-head meetings last year, with the home team taking each one.
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First road test for Jets
The Jets rode their depth all the way to a 56–22–4 record last season, and though oddsmakers give them +2500 Stanley Cup odds, which is tied for 10th, they have the look of a team built for another deep run. With reliable scoring threats on every line and a goalie who can steal games, Winnipeg should be confident for this trip, as they have won 22 of their last 30 games against teams from the Eastern Conference.
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Winnipeg has wasted no time finding its scoring touch, ranking eighth in the league in shooting percentage at 13.5% after just two games. Mark Scheifele is clearly in mid-season form, piling up five points with two goals and three assists. In Saturday’s 3–2 win over Los Angeles, Connor Hellebuyck reminded everyone why he’s considered one of the best in the game, stopping 30 of 32 shots on goal.
Islanders looking for a win
It’s been a rough start for the Islanders, who have dropped their opening two games to Pittsburgh and Washington while giving up four goals in each. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin’s early numbers of 4.21 goals-against average and .860 save percentage are well below his usual standard, and defensive lapses have made life harder in front of him.
New York center, Kyle Palmieri has been one of the bright spots, notching three points so far, but the rest of the offense has been quiet, and New York has struggled to sustain pressure in the attacking zone. Palmieri has played in all 82 games in each of the last two seasons for the Islanders.
After last year’s 35–35–12 finish and missing the playoffs, their +15,000 Cup odds have them tied for the NHL's fifth biggest long shot according to ESPNBet.
Winnipeg Jets at New York Islanders Predictions
Money Line Pick for Jets vs. Islanders
- Jets Moneyline -114 (4 units)
Taking Winnipeg here is about trusting the more complete team. The Jets have the offensive balance, defensive structure, and goaltending edge needed to win in a tough building — and history shows they’ve thrived against Eastern Conference opponents. If Winnipeg keeps its skating pace high and continues to pressure the Islanders’ defense, it should be able to turn scoring chances into a comfortable road win.
Although the home team has won the last four meetings between these franchises, the Islanders are getting far too much credit for home ice in this spot. Winnipeg was one of the league’s stronger road teams last season, and they enter this matchup as the deeper, more disciplined, and better-balanced squad. The Islanders have also dropped 10 of their last 11 when playing on one day’s rest.
I am taking the Jets.
Total Pick for Jets vs. Islanders
- Over 5.5 (5 units)
New York’s shaky defense makes it hard to ignore the over. They’ve given up eight goals in two games, and Winnipeg has been very efficient with its scoring chances and will pose a challenge for New York goalie Ilya Sorokin who has struggled out of the gate.
Despite the defensive issues, the Islanders have also scored five goals through their first two road games. With New York feeding off the crowd, I can see both teams reaching three goals in this one, with the over cashing.
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