Over 4.5 goals
Observed odds 1.34
Best odds
Betsson1.34
Betsson1.34
Winamax1.22
PMU1.17Observed odds
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NHLSeason 2026
Friday, 30 October 2026 · 01:00
Minnesota Wild
New York Islanders
Grand Casino Arena · Saint Paul, MN
Over 4.5 goals
Observed odds 1.34
Betsson1.34Winamax1.22PMU1.17Observed odds
Prediction: Over 4.5 goals · Over/Under. Estimated probability: 73.7 %, based on market odds. No stake: this probability does not justify a bet at the available odds.
Read the full analysisNHL regular-season ice hockey game, played over three 20-minute periods, with overtime scheduled in the event of a tie. The exact participants are Minnesota Wild and New York Islanders, in Saint Paul.
Minnesota enters at 9-3-2, 7-2-1 over its last ten games, with 3.3 goals scored and 2.3 allowed per game. The Islanders are at 6-4-2, 5-3-2 over their last ten games, with 2.8 goals scored and 2.6 allowed.
These comparisons remain limited by the lack of advanced statistics against comparable opposition and by the unconfirmed goaltenders.
No recent head-to-head matchup is documented in the selected material. The direct history therefore cannot be used here to distinguish the teams, and early-season records do not replace a matchup-specific comparison.
Minnesota: Jared Spurgeon evaluated day-to-day; Filip Gustavsson, Nick Foligno, Marcus Foligno and Brock Faber out, according to the October 28 publication. Islanders: Mathew Barzal, Maccelli, Ritchie and Alexander Romanov out, according to the October 28 publication.
Romanov is suffering from a right anterior cruciate ligament tear and was expected to miss six to eight months, according to the October 7 publication. Potential returns and final statuses were not confirmed.
Minnesota scenario: returning home after an October road trip and its 4-0-0 record could support more stable usage of its top players, while its recent offensive form is superior. Limitation: the absences of Faber and Gustavsson could reduce the margin for defensive error and goaltending stability.
Islanders scenario: a cautious structure and transition play could exploit the Wild's defensive absences, with Schaefer and Horvat among the recent contributors. Limitation: the 1-3-1 road record, the sequence after Nashville and the absence of Barzal and Romanov weaken playmaking in the middle and zone défense.
No final lineup or starting goaltender had been confirmed before the game. The Wild had to contend with Jared Spurgeon’s uncertain availability and previously announced absences on défense, in offensive depth, and in net.
The Islanders had used 11 forwards and 7 defensemen against Nashville on October 28; their ability to return to 12 forwards in Minnesota was not confirmed.
Minnesota WildNew York Islanders
| Rank | Team | GP | W | L | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Wild | 14 | 9 | 3 | +13 | 20 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights | 14 | 9 | 4 | +12 | 19 |
| 3 | Edmonton Oilers | 12 | 8 | 2 | +9 | 18 |
| 4 | Utah Mammoth | 13 | 8 | 5 | +4 | 16 |
| Rank | Team | GP | W | L | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 10 | 2 | +19 | 22 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 13 | 9 | 3 | +21 | 19 |
| 3 | New Jersey Devils | 12 | 8 | 4 | +8 | 16 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens | 12 | 7 | 3 | +2 | 16 |
| 10 | Washington Capitals | 11 | 7 | 4 | +5 | 14 |
| 11 | New York Islanders | 12 | 6 | 4 | +4 | 14 |
| 12 | Buffalo Sabres | 12 | 5 | 4 | -8 | 13 |
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| Probable goalies | save % | GAA |
|---|---|---|
| .922 | 1.99 | |
| .833 | 3.50 |
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| Probable goalies | save % | GAA |
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| .919 | 2.26 | |
| .891 | 2.40 |
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