Betting Trends New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild

The upcoming NHL battle on January 10, 2026, between the New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild is set to light up the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, MN. This exciting matchup features two competitive teams with contrasting strengths that offer intriguing betting insights for fans and bettors alike.

Minnesota Wild boasts a strong home record and an effective powerplay percentage of 20.6%, with a penalty kill at 81.3%, and a solid 5-on-5 shooting percentage of 7.3%. The Islanders, on the other hand, have a slightly better faceoff win percentage at 50.9%, with a powerplay success of 18.5% and penalty kill at 79.4%. Both teams have showcased solid goaltending, with the Wild likely starting a healthy goalie given no injury concerns, while the Islanders' starter is listed as questionable but expected to play.

Recent games reveal Minnesota's resilience with a 3-2 win against the Seattle Kraken and a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, while the Islanders have been impressive with a 9-0 victory against the New Jersey Devils and a 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The last matchup on November 7, 2025, saw the Wild dominate with a 5-2 win, which you can explore in more detail in their November 7, 2025 matchup recap.

The current odds favor Minnesota Wild at -170 moneyline with a puck line of -1.5 at +153 and total points set at 5.5 with the over favored. These betting trends indicate Minnesota's home advantage and recent form make them the best bet for this game. Understanding these betting stats and sports insights will help you make smarter wagers on this thrilling NHL contest. Catch the game live on ESPN+, MSGSN, FDSN, and FDSWI.