Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Coyotes. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Coyotes at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under from DraftKings for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Coyotes being the favored team playing at home against the Islanders.
New York Islanders Preview
Before their matchup against Arizona, the Islanders arrive with a 17-11-10 record. They hold a 9-4-3 record when considered the favorites and 8-7-7 when seen as the underdogs. On the road, they have gone 7-7-4 this season and are 10-4-6 at home.
On offense, the Islanders are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 19th in the league. So far this year, the Islanders are 5-3 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 12-8 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Ilya Sorokin comes into the game having made 24 starts this season. So far, his record is 11-6 and he has a save percentage of 1.0%.
Arizona Coyotes Preview
This season, the Coyotes have put together an overall record of 19-15-2. When playing on the road, Arizona has gone 7-9-2, while their home record stands at 12-6-0. At the moment, they hold the 5th spot in the Western Central division and are ranked 8th in the Western conference.
Offensively, the Coyotes come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 31st position in the league. In terms of the Coyotes’ offense during power plays, they are 13th in power play goals and 20th in shorthanded goals.
Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Connor Ingram has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 13-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.8137254901960784%.
The Coyotes took the season series between the two teams last season, going 2-0. The Coyotes went 2-0-2 against the puck line in these matchups.
The Coyotes took the season series between the two teams last season, going 2-0. The Coyotes went 2-0-2 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Coyotes vs. Islanders 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 5.5 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 5.5