New York Islanders defeat Nashville Predators 4-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · NHL · New York Islanders 4, Nashville Predators 3
The New York Islanders beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena. The New York Islanders covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 7 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators final score and game recap
The New York Islanders led 2-0 after the first period and 3-2 after two periods. The Nashville Predators outscored the New York Islanders 1-0 in the third period. It was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation. The New York Islanders won in a shootout.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anthony Duclair (New York Islanders): 1 goal.
- Bo Horvat (New York Islanders): 1 goal.
- Filip Forsberg (Nashville Predators): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Juuse Saros (Nashville Predators): 26 saves on 29 shots.
Who covered the spread in New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators?
The New York Islanders covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Nashville Predators -1.5.
Did New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators go over or under the total?
The game went over: 7 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
How did AiQ's New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Nashville Predators to win at -122, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period moneyline: New York Islanders won the first period, paying -108.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -120, with 2 goals scored.
- Nashville Predators team total 2.5: the over, paying -174, with 3 scored.
- Nashville Predators team total 3.5: the under, paying -186, with 3 scored.
- New York Islanders team total 2.5: the over, paying -152, with 4 scored.
New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Islanders at +100 and the Nashville Predators at -120. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Nashville Predators a 52% favorite. The New York Islanders won as the underdog at +100: $100 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Nashville Predators, the best price before the game was -118 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−3.1% value).
New York Islanders and Nashville Predators betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New York Islanders 6-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-2 at home, 2-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 7 times.
This result left the Nashville Predators 4-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-4 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 6 times.
What's next for New York Islanders and Nashville Predators?
Next for the New York Islanders: at the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next for the Nashville Predators: the Washington Capitals at home on Thursday, October 29, 2026.