The Islanders will play the Kraken on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 9:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the New York Islanders and Seattle Kraken. The puck hits the ice on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Islanders currently have a 93.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Seattle Kraken heading into this matchup with a 87.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away New York Islanders - The New York Islanders have a 13-9-3 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the New York Islanders now rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Seattle Kraken - The Seattle Kraken start this game with a 10-8-5 record as a home team. That puts them 10th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the New York Islanders rank 18th (145) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Seattle Kraken, currently rank 23rd (133) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The New York Islanders rank 19th (137) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Seattle Kraken, they've given up 147 goals this season, ranking them 15th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the New York Islanders have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Seattle Kraken owning a 1-4 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New York Islanders have a 27-17-5 record and the Seattle Kraken hold a 21-18-9 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Islanders battle the Kraken in a crucial clash...
Isles stand at 27-17-5, while Kraken stand at 21-18-9. Exciting matchup!
Isles hold a 0.551 win percentage, Kraken at 0.438. Who will prevail?
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Best Islanders at Kraken Odds
| Underdog Seattle Kraken | Favorite New York Islanders |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Seattle Kraken |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Islanders are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Seattle Kraken are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Seattle Kraken are -1.5 +210 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Islanders are +1.5 -285 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Islanders
Kraken
1/21/26 9:38pm EST | -110-110 |
- Seattle Kraken bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Seattle Kraken is 52.38%.
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 52.38%.
New York Islanders at Seattle Kraken Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Islanders
Kraken
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/21/26 9:38pm EST | Yes -155No +115Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
NYI at STL 1/21/26 9:38pm EST | 3 o +1003 u -140Bet |
Kraken
Total Goals
NYI at STL 1/21/26 9:38pm EST | 3 o +1003 u -140Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 58 | 32 | 21 | 5 | 0.552 | 69 | 28 | 169 | 162 | +7.0 | 16-10-2 | 16-11-3 | 4-5 | 6-4-0 | W2 |
| Seattle Kraken | 56 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 0.482 | 63 | 26 | 162 | 165 | -3.0 | 14-9-5 | 13-11-4 | 1-4 | 6-4-0 | W1 |
New York Islanders & Seattle Kraken Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +6000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kraken | +30000 Bet |
New York Islanders & Seattle Kraken Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 9:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.