Oilers vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - March 14

The Edmonton Oilers (37-24-4) square off against the New York Islanders (29-28-7) at UBS Arena on Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers fell to the New Jersey Devils 3-2 in their most recent game, while the Islanders are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Friday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Islanders have put up a 4-6-0 record after putting up 25 total goals (four power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 12.9%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.

Oilers vs. Islanders Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Islanders 4, Oilers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (+113)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

The Oilers are 37-24-4 overall and 10-4-14 in overtime games.
In the 29 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 17-9-3 record (good for 37 points).
In the five games this season the Oilers recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
Edmonton has scored exactly two goals in 10 games this season (1-7-2 record, four points).
The Oilers are 35-9-2 in the 46 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 72 points).
In the 28 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 16-8-4 record (36 points).
In the 46 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 28-15-3 (59 points).
The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 5-9-1 to record 11 points.

Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders (29-28-7 overall) have posted a record of 6-7-13 in games that have required OT this season.
In the 24 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 28 points.
This season the Islanders registered just one goal in 11 games and they've earned two points (0-9-2) in those contests.
New York has six points (3-5-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Islanders have earned 56 points in their 38 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 10-2-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 14-19-2 (30 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 27 times this season, and earned 35 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank	Oilers AVG		Islanders AVG	Islanders Rank
9th	3.22	Goals Scored	2.69	28th
15th	2.94	Goals Allowed	2.98	17th
1st	32	Shots	29	9th
9th	27.2	Shots Allowed	28.6	17th
5th	26.42%	Power Play %	11.95%	32nd
24th	75.64%	Penalty Kill %	70.5%	31st

Oilers vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
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Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York