New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/21

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The New York Islanders will take on the Seattle Kraken in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 9:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

The Islanders, led by head coach Patrick Roy, come into the game with a record of 27-17-5. They rank second in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Kraken, under the guidance of head coach Lane Lambert, have a record of 21-18-9. They are placed fifth in the Western Pacific Division.

Islanders vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Islanders -119, Kraken -101

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a narrow 4-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks. Anthony Duclair played a key role with two goals, while Tony DeAngelo added a goal and an assist.

In their previous game against the Calgary Flames, the Islanders fell short with a 4-2 loss. Despite the defeat, Matthew Schaefer contributed with two assists. The team managed 30 shots on goal but failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.

Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been pivotal for the Islanders, notably with a shutout win against the Edmonton Oilers. He stopped all 35 shots in that game, ensuring a 1-0 victory. Sorokin’s efforts have been crucial, as seen in his rank of 4th in goals against this season.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have faced tough competition recently. They lost 6-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at home. In that game, Ben Meyers scored a goal and an assist, and Ryan Winterton added two assists.

Before that, the Kraken faced the Utah Mammoth and also lost 6-3. Matty Beniers contributed with a goal and an assist in that game. They managed 21 shots on goal but couldn’t secure a win.

In the game against the Boston Bruins, Seattle lost 4-2. Eeli Tolvanen scored one of the two goals. The Kraken had 26 shots on goal but came up short. Their only recent win was against the New York Rangers, where they won 4-2.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are slightly favored to win with a moneyline of -119 against the Seattle Kraken at -101. Given the Islanders’ strong defensive stats, ranking 4th in goals against, they have a good chance to hold off the Kraken. The projected score is Islanders 3, Kraken 2, making the Islanders the pick to win.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 with the over at -119 and the under at -103. Both teams have shown solid defensive play, with the Islanders allowing 124 goals and the Kraken 131. The projected total score is 5, which suggests taking the under in this game.