New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres predictions, Jan 24, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an exciting NHL matchup on January 24, 2026, the New York Islanders will face off against the Buffalo Sabres at home. Both teams have shown good form recently, with the Islanders winning 3 of their last 5 matches and the Sabres also securing victories in 3 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers’ odds suggest a close contest, with the Islanders being slight favorites with odds of 2.25, while the Sabres have odds of 2.7. Our model prediction indicates a 41.2% probability of a home win, a 23.4% chance of a draw, and a 35.7% likelihood of an away win.

In terms of tactical strengths, both teams have demonstrated solid defensive play and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The Islanders will look to utilize their home-ice advantage, while the Sabres will aim to continue their recent success on the road.

With both teams evenly matched and their recent form being equally impressive, this game is set to be a thrilling and unpredictable encounter. It’s sure to be a closely contested battle between two determined teams vying for a crucial victory.

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NY Islanders
42%

Draw
23%

Buffalo
35%

Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 1.37% New York Islanders: 1.17%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.25	4.10	2.70

Latest Results

19.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – New York Islanders – 3:4
17.01.26 Calgary Flames – New York Islanders – 4:2
15.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – New York Islanders – 0:1
13.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – New York Islanders – 5:4
10.01.26 Minnesota Wild – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT

20.01.26 Nashville Predators – Buffalo Sabres – 3:5
19.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Buffalo Sabres – 2:1
17.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Minnesota Wild – 4:5 OT
15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3
14.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Philadelphia Flyers – 5:2

Facts

The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 2.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

NY Islanders may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, NY Islanders has had a series of away games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 55:56. (average 2.8:2.8).

Including home matches between the teams, NY Islanders won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 29:20. (average 3.2:2.2).

Latest Head To Head

20.12.25 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 3:2 penalties
23.12.24 New York Islanders – Buffalo Sabres – 1:7
30.11.24 New York Islanders – Buffalo Sabres – 3:0
01.11.24 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 3:4
14.03.24 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 4:0

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche	47	31	3	8	5	190:112	76
2	Dallas Stars	50	24	4	9	13	169:141	65
3	Minnesota Wild	51	19	9	9	14	164:147	65
4	Vegas Golden Knights	48	17	7	12	12	161:147	60
5	Edmonton Oilers	51	20	5	8	18	171:160	58
6	Utah Mammoth	49	19	6	4	20	153:135	54
7	San Jose Sharks	49	14	11	3	21	153:173	53
8	Anaheim Ducks	49	15	10	3	21	163:175	53
9	Los Angeles Kings	49	13	7	13	16	129:139	53
10	Seattle Kraken	48	15	6	9	18	133:147	51
11	Nashville Predators	49	16	7	4	22	141:166	50
12	Calgary Flames	49	17	4	5	23	127:145	47
13	Chicago Blackhawks	49	16	4	7	22	135:154	47
14	Winnipeg Jets	49	18	2	6	23	147:151	46
15	St. Louis Blues	50	18	1	8	23	121:171	46
16	Vancouver Canucks	49	10	6	5	28	129:180	37

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tampa Bay Lightning	48	25	6	4	13	170:121	66
2	Carolina Hurricanes	50	22	9	4	15	173:145	66
3	Detroit Red Wings	50	21	9	4	16	157:153	64
4	Montreal Canadiens	50	18	10	7	15	172:167	63
5	Buffalo Sabres	49	21	6	5	17	163:153	59
6	New York Islanders	49	18	9	5	17	145:137	59
7	Boston Bruins	50	21	7	2	20	166:156	58
8	Pittsburgh Penguins	48	19	4	11	14	156:147	57
9	Toronto Maple Leafs	49	17	7	8	17	165:164	56
10	Philadelphia Flyers	48	16	7	8	17	143:150	54
11	Washington Capitals	50	21	3	6	20	159:148	54
12	New Jersey Devils	50	17	9	2	22	131:151	54
13	Florida Panthers	48	22	3	3	20	146:160	53
14	Ottawa Senators	49	18	5	7	19	163:164	53
15	Columbus Blue Jackets	49	13	9	7	20	149:164	51
16	New York Rangers	51	14	7	6	24	138:159	48

NHL Outrights

1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.65%)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.25 (11.56%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.58%)

4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.31%)

5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.75 (7.8%)

6. Florida Panthers: 12.5 (6.71%)

7. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.93%)

8. Minnesota Wild: 22 (3.81%)

9. Washington Capitals: 30 (2.79%)

10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.93%)

11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.64%)

13. Detroit Red Wings: 56 (1.5%)

14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.37%)

15. New Jersey Devils: 71 (1.18%)

16. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.18%)

17. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

18. New York Islanders: 71.5 (1.17%)

19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.83%)

21. Winnipeg Jets: 126 (0.67%)

22. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.67%)

23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.56%)

24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.42%)

25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

27. San Jose Sharks: 326 (0.26%)

28. Seattle Kraken: 351 (0.24%)

29. Calgary Flames: 351 (0.24%)

30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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