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New York Islanders
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Calgary Flames

New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames Picks & Predictions

Model updated Sep 1, 5:15AM UTC

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NHL
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Indoor
Sat 17 Jan 2026, 8:00PM
4
Game markets graded
2
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first
New York Islanders Moneyline -112

The model graded 6 markets for New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $189 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 17 Jan 2026, 8:00PM at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win64.7%
The price says52.9%
Best price-112
The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Moneyline New York Islanders High65% chance -112
Spread High79% chance
Total Goals High99% chance
Shots on Goal × 1 prop Highup to 70%
Saves × 1 prop Leanup to 52%
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

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Game picks

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Moneyline
New York Islanders
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PickMarketModel lean
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

New York Islanders

  • Semyon Varlamov GOut
  • Kyle Palmieri COut

Calgary Flames

  • Kevin Bahl DOut
  • Connor Zary COut
  • Yan Kuznetsov DOut
  • Henry Mews DOut
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Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 6 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
FactorThis fixture
Availability6 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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Player props

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PlayerTeamStat
Rasmus Andersson Calgary Flames Shots on Goal
David Rittich New York Islanders Saves

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans New York IslandersNo line posted

New York Islanders @ Calgary Flames moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LineCalgary Flames +1.5No line posted

New York Islanders @ Calgary Flames puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

New York Islanders @ Calgary Flames total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

New York Islanders @ Calgary Flames — what the model found

Our model graded 6 betting markets for New York Islanders at Calgary Flames — 4 on the game itself and 2 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

4
Game markets graded
2
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 6 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames — recent results

Calgary Flames have won 2 of their last 5 games; New York Islanders have won 1 of their last 5.

Calgary Flames — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W3–1LAHome
L1–3COLHome
W4–1UTAHome
L1–4SEAAway
L1–3COLAway
New York Islanders — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L1–2CARHome
L1–4MTLHome
L0–3OTTHome
W5–3TORHome
L3–4CARAway

New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames — recent meetings

These two have met 2 times recently: Calgary Flames won 1, New York Islanders won 1.

DateCalgary FlamesNew York IslandersWinner
Mar 1423New York Islanders
Jan 1742Calgary Flames

Who’s out or in doubt

6 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Calgary Flames
PlayerStatus
Kevin Bahl DOUT
Connor Zary COUT
Yan Kuznetsov DOUT
Henry Mews DOUT
New York Islanders
PlayerStatus
Semyon Varlamov GOUT
Kyle Palmieri COUT

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New York Islanders @ Calgary Flames — model preview

Winning bets for Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders? We break down NHL odds and insights. Includes analysis on key players like Rasmus Andersson. Explore NHL predictions, NHL game picks, hockey betting preview, Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders stats and odds.

Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders : Calgary Flames +1.5 (-286)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

The bet on Calgary Flames at 1.5 in the 'Puck Line' market is supported by the team's performance in previous games. Over the last five matches, the Flames have maintained an average of 1 goal per game at home, while the Islanders have also averaged 1 goal in their away games. Considering the Flames' home advantage, their recent form against the Islanders with a 3-2 win record, and their marginally better performance in generating assists (1.8 average) compared to the Islanders (1 average), it is reasonable to predict the Flames will cover the puck line. Additionally, the model's prediction, implying a 74.1% chance for the Flames to win, and it's relatively low standard deviation of 1.64, further strengthens the rationale for this bet. This combination of factors indicates a potentially profitable opportunity betting on the Flames to win by more than 1.5 goals.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Islanders vs Flames, or as Flames vs Islanders. The most recent game between them was Saturday 17 January 2026 at Scotiabank Saddledome. The model has generated 4 game picks and 2 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Head-to-head record

Final scores · 2 meetings on record
Even at 1–1 across the last 2 meetings
DateGameScoreWinner
14 Mar 2026Calgary Flames @ New York Islanders3–2New York Islanders
17 Jan 2026New York Islanders @ Calgary Flames4–2Calgary Flames
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