San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks, November 9, 2026

The San Jose Sharks have been struggling lately, winning only three of their last ten games. However, they are playing at home, which often gives teams a boost. They also land a lot of hits, averaging 24.3 per game, showing they are tough and ready for a fight. The New York Islanders have also had a rough patch, winning four of their last ten. Their shot-blocking is decent, but they are slightly behind the Sharks in that area. This matchup is rated close to a coin flip, but the Sharks' home advantage could make the difference. Just remember, this game could go either way, and both teams are looking for a win.

San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders: San Jose Sharks 2nd Period 3-Way Moneyline (+175)

The San Jose Sharks have been showing some fight lately, managing to win 3 of their last 10 games. They've also been pretty aggressive, landing an average of 24.3 hits per game, which shows they're ready to bring the pressure. Blocking shots is key too, and they are keeping pace with the league average at 14.1 blocks per game. On the other hand, the New York Islanders have only won 4 of their last 10, which suggests they might be struggling a bit. While they do block shots well, their hit count is similar to the Sharks, but they seem to be less consistent overall. This makes a bet on the Sharks for the second period a solid pick since they're the underdogs, but remember, they might just need a little more luck to pull it off.

San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders: New York Islanders +1.5 (-312)

San Jose Sharks play New York Islanders in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is New York Islanders +1.5. That is a Spread bet. It was priced at -312 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $13.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders: Kyle Palmieri Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-244)

You can get a good price on Kyle Palmieri hitting over 1.5 shots on goal in this game. Both teams have been pretty active in terms of hitting and blocking shots, which means there should be plenty of opportunities for Palmieri to get his chances. The Sharks have been allowing a decent number of shots lately, so this could work in his favor. Even though the Sharks have won only 3 of their last 10 games, they're still putting up a fight. A risk here is that both teams are closely matched, so it could be a tight game. However, our numbers suggest Palmieri has a solid chance to exceed that 1.5 mark.

That is the whole read on this one. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.