New York Islanders defeat Minnesota Wild 4-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · NHL · New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3
The New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Grand Casino 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. Minnesota Wild final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. It was 2-2 after two periods. The third period was even at 1-1. It was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation. The New York Islanders won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Matthew Schaefer (New York Islanders): 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders): 22 saves on 25 shots.
- Quinn Hughes (Minnesota Wild): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Jesper Wallstedt (Minnesota Wild): 22 saves on 26 shots.
Who covered the spread in New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild?
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 Minnesota Wild -1.5.
Did New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild 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. Minnesota Wild predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Minnesota Wild to win at -192, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -125, with 2 goals scored.
- New York Islanders team total 2.5: the over, paying +102, with 4 scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Minnesota Wild team total 3.5: the under, paying -134, with 3 scored.
- Minnesota Wild team total 2.5: the over, paying -240, with 3 scored.
New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Islanders at +160 and the Minnesota Wild at -195. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Wild a 63% favorite. The New York Islanders won as the underdog at +160: $160 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Minnesota Wild, the best price before the game was -190 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−2.1% value).
New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New York Islanders 7-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-2 at home, 3-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 7 times. That made it two straight wins for the New York Islanders.
This result left the Minnesota Wild 9-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-1 at home, 5-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 8 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 9 times.
What's next for New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild?
Next for the New York Islanders: the Edmonton Oilers at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Wild: at the Washington Capitals on Sunday, November 1, 2026.