Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Blackhawks. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Blackhawks at United Center in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The Islanders are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Blackhawks. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at BetRivers. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals.
New York Islanders Preview
On the season, the Islanders are 11th in the Eastern Conference with 48 points and an overall record of 19-15-10. In the Metropolitan Division, they are 6th with a record of 7-8. Over their last ten games, New York has gone just 3-7 and have dropped three straight games.
When playing on the road this season, the Islanders are 8-10-4, and as the favorite, they are 10-6-3. As the favorite on the year, New York has lost two straight games. Against the Eastern Conference, they have gone 13-13 this season.
On offense, the Islanders are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. This year, the Islanders have recorded a 6-4 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-11 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Chicago, goalie Ilya Sorokin has started 31 games in this season. His current record is 13-11, and his save percentage stands at 1.0%.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
At home this season, the Blackhawks have struggled, going 9-11-1. In the Western Conference, Chicago is 15th with 28 points and an overall record of 13-30-2. Against the Central Division, the Blackhawks have gone 3-13.
Coming into tonight’s game, Chicago has lost four straight games as the underdog. Over their last ten games, the Blackhawks are just 2-8 and 1-4 in their last five games. For the season, Chicago has been the underdog in 43 of their 45 games.
On offense, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.2 goals per game which is 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. Chicago’s offense comes into the game ranked 29th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the NHL.
Goalie Petr Mrazek gets the start and has made 28 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-16, and his save percentage is 0.942%.
The Islanders held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-0-0 record. Regarding the puck line, the Islanders posted a 2-0 record.
The Islanders held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-0-0 record. Regarding the puck line, the Islanders posted a 2-0 record.
How to Bet Blackhawks vs. Islanders in New York
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Blackhawks to cover. Even in the event of a Islanders victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Blackhawks should 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: Blackhawks +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6