The New York Islanders need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Detroit Red Wings are riding a 6-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings prediction.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders recently lost to the Blues and Lightning, while beating the Stars. The New York Islanders are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring on 22.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Nelson leads New York with 25 goals, Noah Dobson has 53 assists and Mathew Barzal has 181 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.33 goals per game and are killing 71 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Sorokin has given up 129 goals on 1,418 shots faced, and Semyon Varlamov has allowed 48 goals on 535 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings recently beat the Blues, Blackhawks, and Capitals. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.58 goals per game and are scoring on 3.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 26 goals, Lucas Raymond has 34 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 164 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 81.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 60 goals on 556 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 72 goals on 839 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have won each of their last six games.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Red Wings have won the first period in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home win.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The Islanders have won five of their last six games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last 20 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Islanders have won the first period in four of their last five games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings prediction
The New York Islanders are getting too much respect with this line when you consider they haven’t been able to string together success all year. The Detroit Red Wings have quietly been a good team this year and have found a second gear recently. The Red Wings are also 18-8-5 at home this season. We’ve been backing the Red Wings a lot this year, and it’s picked up as of late. You can argue the Red Wings should be bigger favorites here. Give me the Red Wings and the more than reasonable price over a hit or miss Islanders side.