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Islanders vs. Blackhawks prediction: Why Islanders are favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/30/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NY Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Chicago Blackhawks and NY Islanders will meet in the NHL at United Center on Tuesday, starting at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Islanders as the most likely winner of the Islanders vs. Blackhawks game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Isles vs. Hawks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Islanders and Blackhawks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 55% chance of beating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+180) | +1.5 (-215) |
| Moneyline | -135 | +116 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blackhawks +1.5 | -215 |
| Moneyline | Blackhawks | +116 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blackhawks +1.5 at the spread.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks player props
Who will score a goal in Islanders vs. Blackhawks?
According to our model, Tyler Bertuzzi is most likely to score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Blackhawks.
Our projections give Bertuzzi a 39.0% chance of scoring a goal at United Center, while the star is a 7.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 37.6% |
| Anders Lee | 28.0% |
| Mathew Barzal | 26.4% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 22.9% |
| Emil Heineman | 19.5% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 39.0% |
| Ryan Donato | 23.3% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 23.3% |
| Jason Dickinson | 20.4% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 20.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 8.9% |
| Mathew Barzal | 5.3% |
| Anders Lee | 4.8% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 4.6% |
| Emil Heineman | 3.5% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 7.7% |
| Ryan Donato | 4.3% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 4.3% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 4.1% |
| Jason Dickinson | 3.8% |
Isles vs. Hawks game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Blackhawks and Islanders at United Center is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: United Center
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Blackhawks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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