Islanders vs Red Wings, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, November 20, 2025

The New York Islanders face the Detroit Red Wings with both teams looking to improve on impressive seasons. The Islanders are 11-7-2 and seven wins in their last 10 games have them in a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Red Wings have a 12-7-1 record and two wins in a row have them in first place in the Atlantic Division. Who will win this game? Check out our Islanders vs Red Wings prediction!

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Islanders have been carried by their offense

The Islanders have turned their season around with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.20 goals per game. Kyle Palmieri and Bo Horvat have scored 19 goals and 21 assists but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Mathew Barzal, Emil Heineman, and Jonathan Drouin have scored 17 goals and 26 assists while defenseman Matthew Schaefer has added seven goals and eight assists from the point to open up the offense.

The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.10 goals per game. Adam Pelech and Matthew Schaefer have combined for 2.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Ilya Sorokin has struggled with a .898 save percentage and a 2.91 goals-against average on 371 shots.

Key injury report for Islanders

• RW Simon Holmstrom (undisclosed) is day-to-day. Has 4g, 5a
• D Alexander Romanov (upper body) was placed on the IR

Detroit has turned a corner with offense

The Red Wings are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.00 goals per game with 16 goals in their last four games. Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat have scored 21 goals and 26 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, and Emmitt Finnie have combined for 14 goals and 26 assists, while defenseman Moritz Seider has added two goals and 10 assists from the point to open up the offense.

The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.10 goals per game. Moritz Seider and Ben Chairot have combined for 2.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender John Gibson has struggled with a .875 save percentage and a 3.31 goals-against average on 273 shots with -5.8 goals saved above average.

Key injury report for Red Wings

• No key injuries to report.

Islanders vs Red Wings Pick

Money Line Pick For Islanders vs Red Wings

• Red Wings (-120) (4 units)

The Islanders have played great hockey as of late but I see the Red Wings stepping up on their home ice and taking over this game from the first period. The Red Wings, who average 3.00 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Red Wings should limit the Islanders offense with Moritz Seider, Ben Chairot, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender John Gibson to make plenty of big saves. The Red Wings should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on their home ice.

Take the Red Wings money line as home Favorites.

Over/Under Pick For Islanders vs Red Wings

• Over 6 (5 Units)

Both teams have great offenses and I see this game being a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Islanders, who average 3.20 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Red Wings, who allow 3.10 goals per game, with Bo Horvat, Matthew Barzal, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Red Wings, who have scored 16 goals in their last four games, should run up the score against the Islanders, who allow 3.10 goals per game, with Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defenseman Moritz Seider fires shots on the net from the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.

Take the Over on 6 goals.