The New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings meet Thursday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Detroit Red Wings vs NY Islanders Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Red Wings vs NY Islanders Pick.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders lost to the Kraken and Flames, and they play the Blues and Bruins next. The New York Islanders are averaging 2.53 goals per game and are scoring 12.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Palmieri leads New York with 7 goals, Bo Horvat has 9 assists and Anders Lee has 63 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 67.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Semyon Varlamov has allowed 21 goals on 216 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 30 goals on 343 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Sharks and Kings, and they play the Bruins, Flames, and Devils next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.56 goals per game and are scoring 32 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 11 goals, Lucas Raymond has 15 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 42 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.33 goals per game and are killing 66.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 27 goals on 336 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 20 goals on 206 shots.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games.
- The Islanders have won three of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has recorded at least one point in eight of the Red Wings’ last nine games.
- Vladimir Tarasenko has recorded an assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games.
- Patrick Kane has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three games against the Islanders.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in each of his six previous appearances in night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in five of his six previous appearances in night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Jean-Gabriel Pageau has scored a goal in four of the Islanders’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings vs NY Islanders Prediction
I’ve faded the NY Islanders a lot this season, and it’s paid off, as the offense just isn’t there to finish games. The problem is, the Islanders have been on the wrong end of a lot of overtime games lately, and it’s a sign this team is close to racking up a win or two. We can’t say the same for the Detroit Red Wings, who are just downright losing and burning a hole in bettor pockets. The Islanders are playing the better hockey right now, and the price isn’t crazy. Give me the Islanders.