NHL: Islanders vs. Leafs Picks and Odds | March 17, 2026
Written by: Nick Zanghi
Last Update: Tue Mar 24, 2026, 6:02 pm ET
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Welcome back to another edition of NZ's gameday. Tonight, the New York Islanders will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. These two teams met back in January, and the Islanders won 4-3 in overtime.
New York is 38-24-5 this season and tied for second in the Metro Division. They come into this game off a win over the Flames on Saturday. The Islanders are 7-3-0 in their last ten games and 20-13-3 at home this year.
It's a wild ride in the Eastern Conference, not just the Metro. Even with the spot that the Isles are in, one or two losses and they are right out of the playoffs. Seed three through eight are separated by only four points.
They've been good on the road this season. The Isles offensive numbers on paper are not very strong, but this team is getting wins. Their defense and goaltending are huge parts of why. New York ranks fourth best for goals allowed per game.
Goalie Ilya Sorokin will be getting the start. He is 24-15-2 this season with a 2.51 GAA and a .913 save percentage. Sorokin leads the league with six shutouts and is definitely a Vezina contender.
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Toronto continues on without their captain and out of the playoffs
Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly takes the puck around the back of the net looking to pass.
The Leafs are 29-27-12 this year and seventh in the Atlantic Division. They come into this game off a win over the Wild on Sunday. Toronto is 2-5-3 in their last ten games and 17-11-7 at home.
It's been a disastrous season for the Leafs this year. They went from having one of the scariest offenses in the league to just mediocre. Losing Auston Matthews to that knee injury was pretty much the end of their season as well. That hit was dirty, I don't care what anyone says.
On defense, they're so bad. They rank fourth worst for goals allowed and worst for shots on goal allowed per game in the league. Killing penalties is what they do best on defense, having the third best in the league.
In net, we're expected to see Joseph Woll. He is 14-11-5 this season with a 2.90 GAA and a .906 save percentage. Let's check out the odds and get into the Islanders vs. Leafs picks.
New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Odds and Game Information
Islanders vs. Leafs Betting Odds – March 17
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | -1.5 (+175) | -135 | Over 5.5 (-135) |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | +1.5 (-225) | +115 | Under 5.5 (+115) |
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Islanders vs. Leafs Game Information
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Date: Tuesday March 17, 2026
- Puck Drop: 7 p.m. EST
- TV: MSGSN, ESPN+
New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Picks and Prediction
Islanders players mob defenseman Matthew Schaefer after scoring the overtime goal vs. the Leafs in January.
Islanders vs. Leafs Picks and Predictions: New York Islanders Moneyline (-135) Get a $1,250 deposit bonus & 50 Slot Spins when you sign up with Lucky Rebel
It's absolute crunch time for the Islanders. Every game is so important, and every game is not must win. This is really a game they should win as well with the Leafs season over for the most part. New York also plays confidence on the road and hold their own.
The Islanders have been great this season and it would be a shame for the to go cold now. They need to come out the gate hot and get the lead early, so they're not playing from behind. Last game was a game they should've won by multiple goals, but they play down to these weaker teams.
I like for Leafs goalie Joseph Woll to get over his saves line. Toronto allows the most shots on goal per game in the league. The Islanders cane also fire when they're in their grove, which they'll need to be in.
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Nick Zanghi
Nick Zanghi is an avid hockey fan who loves to bet on the NHL Props. He has also found a liking for the WNBA. Born and raised on LI, NZ is a lifelong Islanders #isles fan and a new NY Liberty fan #LIGHTITUPNYL. When not watching or attending sporting events, he enjoys grilling and time with his wife and kids.
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