Bet on New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild on Ice Hockey

Based on current form and home-ice advantage, the Minnesota Wild are slightly favored to beat the New York Islanders, with most markets pricing the Wild around 1.75–1.85 and the Islanders near 2.05–2.20 on the moneyline. Minnesota’s strong 13-4-5 home record and recent OT win in Seattle, led by Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, give them the edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild NHL game is scheduled to start at 1:00 AM UTC on January 11, 2026, which corresponds to 7:00 PM local time on January 10, 2026 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Fans should verify local listings for any last-minute broadcast or scheduling changes.

This matchup will be played at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the long-time home arena of the Minnesota Wild. The building typically holds around 18,000 fans for hockey and is known for its loud atmosphere and excellent sightlines, giving the Wild a notable home-ice boost.

Prediction: Minnesota Wild to win in regulation, with odds for a Wild moneyline victory generally in the 1.75–1.85 range and the Islanders at about 2.05–2.20. Minnesota’s superior home record, recent 3-2 OT road win over the Kraken, and offensive leadership from Kaprizov, Zuccarello and Brock Faber make them statistically more likely to take the two points, while the Islanders’ recent tight 2-1 shootout loss in Nashville suggests they may struggle to outscore the Wild over 60 minutes.

In recent head-to-head meetings, the Minnesota Wild have held a slight edge over the New York Islanders, including a 5-2 home win earlier in the 2025-26 season and generally more success in Saint Paul. Across the last several matchups, Minnesota’s offense has consistently produced 3+ goals at home against the Islanders, while New York has often been held to two or fewer in Xcel Energy Center.