Islanders vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - January 18

The New York Islanders (17-20-7) will try to halt a three-game home losing streak when they take on the San Jose Sharks (14-27-6) on January 18 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we predict will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.

In the last 10 games for the Sharks, their offense has put up 20 goals while their defense has allowed 28 (they have a 3-7-0 record in those games). In 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (18.2% conversion rate).

Islanders vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Islanders 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-224)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have a 17-20-7 record overall, with a 4-7-11 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
In the 17 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-5-6 record (good for 18 points).
In the eight games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they've finished 0-6-2 (two points).
New York finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
The Islanders have scored three or more goals in 24 games (16-4-4, 36 points).
In the nine games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 7-1-1 record (15 points).
In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 9-12-2 (20 points).
The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Islanders finished 8-6-5 in those contests (21 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks (14-27-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in games that have required OT this season.
In the 20 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
This season the Sharks scored only one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (1-8-0) in those contests.
San Jose has earned nine points (3-10-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Sharks have earned 23 points in their 20 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 6-10-3 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 5-7-0 (10 points).
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 33 games. The Sharks went 8-19-6 in those contests (22 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank	Islanders AVG		Sharks AVG	Sharks Rank
27th	2.61	Goals Scored	2.57	29th
16th	3.07	Goals Allowed	3.43	31st
13th	28.7	Shots	26.8	27th
15th	28.4	Shots Allowed	32.1	32nd
32nd	11.93%	Power Play %	18.12%	25th
32nd	67.02%	Penalty Kill %	78.87%	18th

Islanders vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York