New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/10/2026

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Saturday, January 10, 2026

Venue:  Grand Casino Arena, St Paul, MN

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Islanders +150, Wild -180; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Islanders +150, Wild -180; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Islanders +145, Wild -175; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

New York Islanders:  24-15-5 (2nd place, Metropolitan Division)

Minnesota Wild:  26-11-8 (3rd place, Central Division)

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New York Islanders:  5-3-2 last 10

Minnesota Wild:  5-2-3 last 10

The Islanders are entering this game with 53 points, a 24-15-3 record overall, and they are 10-7-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Nashville Predators in their last game, losing that one on the road 2-1 in a shootout. Simon Holmström scored 1 goal for them in that one. Mathew Barzal and Scott Mayfield each led the team in assists with 1 while Emil Heineman led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. David Rittich was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 27 shots with 26 saves and a .963 save percentage. Their offense has scored 130 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 122 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.

The Wild are entering this game with 60 points, a 26-11-8 record overall, and they are 13-4-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Seattle Kraken in their last game, winning that one on the road 3-2 in overtime. Brock Faber, Mats Zuccarello, and Ryan Hartman each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Kirill Kaprizov led the team in assists with 2 while Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Jesper Wallstedt was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 28 shots with 26 saves and a .929 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 143 goals this season averaging 3.2 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 121 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.

The current betting odds have the Wild listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Wild have looked really good in their games this season with their 26-11-8 record overall which has them right near the top of their division in the West. They have looked great on home ice too with their 13-4-5 home record this year. Meanwhile, the Islanders have looked good in their games this season with their 24-15-3 record overall which has them right near the top of their division in the East. They haven't been a great road team though with their 10-7-3 road record this season. The Islanders haven't looked that great lately either, going 5-3-2 in their last 10 games, and they are off a loss to the Predators in their last one who haven't been a great team over the last 2 years. The Islanders have had a solid defense this season, but their defense still hasn't been nearly as good as the Wild. The Wild have one of the best defenses in the NHL with the talent they have on that end, and they also have a much better offense as the Islanders have struggled to score at times. The Wild haven't looked great lately as they are only 5-2-3 in their last 10 games, but they are off a win over the Kraken in their last one and will be looking to get back on a roll. They have looked a lot better on their home ice all year and they can take advantage of this weaker offense in the Islanders that has also struggled more in road games. The best way to place a bet here is on the Wild to win this game and on the puckline. 

Islanders Wild Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Saturday, January 10, 2026 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Wild 3 Islanders 1.

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New York Islanders: 99-114 (-22.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 20-26 (-6.9 units) on the moneyline after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game. 45-57 (-13.2 units) on the moneyline after playing a road game. 13-4 UNDER revenging a home blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals or more.

Minnesota Wild: 112-103 (+5.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 69-41 (+10.3 units) on the moneyline as a favorite. 43-36 (+8.6 units) on the moneyline in non-conference games. 59-52 (+5.8 units) on the moneyline off a win in their previous game. 33-21 UNDER at home off a win in their previous game.

New York Islanders:  B. Horvat (C) Day To Day - Lower Body. K. Palmieri (C) Out - Knee. A. Romanov (D) Out For Season - Upper-body. P. Engvall (LW) Out - Ankle. S. Varlamov (G) Out - Knee.

Minnesota Wild:  Z. Bogosian (D) Day To Day - Undisclosed.

“It was a hard-fought game. I mean, I thought both teams played well. We had our chances to win the game, especially in overtime. We had a few good looks, and unfortunately, we just couldn't get the job done.” - Patrick Roy after his team’s loss against the Predators in their game on Thursday.

“He owes me that [pass], I think, so I was hoping. No, I was just trying to help out. If he shoots it and scores, then I’m fine with whatever. [Brock Faber] made a great play breaking [up Seattle’s opportunity at the other end], and we get a chance on a 2-on-1.” - Mats Zuccarello after their win against the Kraken in their game on Thursday.

LW Anders Lee

C Mathew Barzal

RW Emil Heineman

LD Matthew Schaefer

RD Ryan Pulock

G David Rittich

LW Kirill Kaprizov

C Danila Yurov

RW Mats Zuccarello

LD Quinn Hughes

RD Brock Faber

G Jesper Wallstedt

Points: Mathew Barzal (36)

Goals: Bo Horvat (21)

Assists: Mathew Barzal (25)

GAA: David Rittich (2.40)

Points: Kirill Kaprizov (51)

Goals: Matt Boldy (26)

Assists: Kirill Kaprizov (27)

GAA: Jesper Wallstedt (2.28)

Coaches:

New York Islanders: Patrick Roy (3rd season)

Minnesota Wild: John Hynes (3rd season)