Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Sharks. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks. The over/under for the game is 6 goals. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at BetRivers.
New York Islanders Preview
With 68 points, the Islanders are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They have an overall record of 27-20-14 and have won four straight games. Over their last ten games, the Islanders are 5-5.
On the road, New York has gone 12-12-5 this season and have won their last two games away from home. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Islanders have gone 18-17 this season. As the favorite, they have a record of 13-10-5 this season.
The Islanders come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 23rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 22nd in the league. So far this year, the Islanders are 10-9 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 17-11 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Heading into this matchup vs. San Jose, goalie Semyon Varlamov has started 17 games in this season. His current record is 6-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.514%.
San Jose Sharks Preview
At home this season, the Sharks have gone 9-19-3, and they have lost six straight games on their home ice. In the Pacific Division, San Jose is in eighth place with a record of 6-14. Against Western Conference opponents, the Sharks have gone just 8-27 this season.
Overall, San Jose has a record of 15-40-7, and they have lost their last two games. As the underdog, the Sharks have gone 15-40-7 this season, and they have lost two straight games when listed as the underdog. In their last ten games, San Jose has gone just 1-9.
The Sharks come into the game scoring an average of 2.2 goals per game, putting them 31st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. San Jose’s offense is currently ranked 28th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 31st in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Kaapo Kahkonen has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 6-20, and his save percentage is 0.769%.
The Islanders 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 Islanders secured 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. Looking at the puck line, the Islanders secured a 2-0 record.
How to Bet Sharks vs. Islanders in New York
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Sharks to cover. Even in the event of a Islanders victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Sharks should cover the puck line. When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Sharks +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6