The Islanders and Golden Knights are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights will host the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored to win at home vs. the Islanders at Caesars.
New York Islanders Preview
Before their matchup against Vegas, the Islanders arrive with a 18-10-10 record. They hold a 10-4-3 record when considered the favorites and 8-6-7 when seen as the underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 8-6-4 record, while they are 10-4-6 when playing at home.
On offense, the Islanders are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 20th in the league. The Islanders went 6-3 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 12-7.
Entering the game, goalie Ilya Sorokin has started 25 games this season. His current record stands at 12-6, and his save percentage is 1.0%.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
Through 39 games, the Golden Knights have achieved an overall record of 22-12-5. When on the road, Vegas holds a 9-8-3 record, while they are 13-4-2 when playing at home. At the moment, they hold the 2nd spot in the Western Pacific division and are ranked 5th in the Western conference.
On offense, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. Vegas’ offense is currently ranked 8th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the league.
Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Logan Thompson has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 11-8, and his save percentage stands at 0.8088235294117647%.
In the head to head series between these two teams, the Islanders had the edge, going 2-0-0. Looking at the puck line, the Islanders secured a 1-1 record.
In the head to head series between these two teams, the Islanders had the edge, going 2-0-0. Looking at the puck line, the Islanders secured a 1-1 record.
How to Bet Golden Knights 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. 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: Islanders +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6