The Stars and Islanders are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The Stars are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Islanders. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at BetMGM. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals.
Dallas Stars Preview
So far this season, Dallas has gone 27-13-5, putting them in 3rd place in the Central Division and 4th in the Western Conference. On the road, the Stars are 13-5-3.
Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 5-5. In games against other Western Conference teams, Dallas has gone 17-12.
Offensively, the Stars come into the game at 3.7 goals per contest placing 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 19th position in the league. Looking at how the Stars’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 18th in power play goals and 1st in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Jake Oettinger comes into the game having made 24 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.791%.
New York Islanders Preview
At home this season, the Islanders are 11-5-6 and have lost four straight games. In the Eastern Conference, New York is 11th and has a record of 19-16-11. In the Metropolitan Division, the Islanders are in 6th place.
Over their last ten games, New York has gone 2-8, and they have lost three straight games as the underdog. As the underdog this season, the Islanders are 9-9-7.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Islanders are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 23rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 22nd in the league. Coming into the game, the Islanders have a 6-5 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 13-11.
Heading into this matchup vs. Dallas, goalie Ilya Sorokin has started 32 games in this season. His current record is 13-11, and his save percentage stands at 1.0%.
The Stars held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-0-0 record. Looking at the puck line, the Stars secured a 1-1 record.
The Stars held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-0-0 record. Looking at the puck line, the Stars secured a 1-1 record.
How to Bet Islanders vs. Stars in New York
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Islanders winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Islanders straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line. For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Islanders +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6