Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/16

The Edmonton Oilers are set to take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. This game marks the start of the NHL Regular Season for both teams. The Oilers have a record of 2-0-1 and are looking to continue their strong start.

The Islanders, on the other hand, are searching for their first win of the season with a 0-3-0 record. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Fans will be eager to see how the Islanders perform at home under the guidance of head coach Patrick Roy.

Oilers vs Islanders Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Islanders
• Venue: UBS Arena
• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+146), New York Islanders +1.5 (-178), Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -172, New York Islanders MoneyLine +144

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed start to their season. In their recent game against the New York Rangers, they secured a win with a score of 2-0. This victory followed another win against the Vancouver Canucks, where they came out on top with a 3-1 score.

Top players like Connor McDavid have been contributing to the Oilers’ early success. McDavid has played three games, providing four assists. Other key players include Leon Draisaitl, who has scored two goals and one assist in the same number of games.

In the net, Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have shared goaltending duties. Skinner has made 49 saves over two games, while Pickard has one win under his belt with 14 saves. The Oilers will look to continue their strong performances as they move further into the season.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have faced a tough start to their regular season. They have lost their first three games, including a recent 5-2 defeat against the Winnipeg Jets. This follows losses to the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, making their current record 0-3.

In these games, the Islanders have managed to score a total of 7 goals while allowing 12 against them. Their goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, has made 70 saves over these matchups. Despite these efforts, the team has yet to secure a win this season.

Kyle Palmieri and Matthew Schaefer have been notable players so far, each contributing 3 points. Jonathan Drouin has also scored a goal and added an assist in his two appearances. The Islanders will be looking to turn things around in their upcoming games and get their first win of the season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the recommendation is to go with the Edmonton Oilers at -172. The Oilers are favored to win against the New York Islanders. Based on the current stats, the Oilers have a stronger performance with fewer goals against (GA) compared to the Islanders.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. The projected score suggests taking the over, as the combined goals are likely to exceed this line. With the Oilers having a goalie with only 4 goals against and the Islanders’ goalie with 12 goals against, there is potential for a high-scoring game.