Vegas Golden Knights (27-14-6) vs. New York Islanders (20-15-11)
January 23, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: New York Islanders -132 / Vegas Golden Knights +110; Over/Under: 6.5
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The Vegas Golden Knights will play the New York Islanders on Tuesday night at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Vegas has won three of their last four games, while New York has lost four of their last five. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Golden Knights vs Islanders prediction.
Golden Knights Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 27-14-6 this year after they lost to the Devils in overtime by a score of 6-5. Vegas led 5-3 in the second period, but the Devils were able to force overtime and get the win in the extra period. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 38-32 and went 2-2 on the penalty kill in the game. Vegas had won their previous three games against the Penguins, Rangers, and Predators. The Golden Knights are scoring 3.13 goals per game and they are allowing 2.65 goals against per game, while going 20.4% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill. Mark Stone has led Vegas with 15 goals, 32 assists, and 96 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 10-2-2 this year with a 1.93 goals against average and a .933 save percentage.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The home team has won 14 of the Golden Knights’ last 16 games.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The home team has won the third period in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Islanders Preview
The New York Islanders are 20-15-11 this season after they defeated the Stars in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New York trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they were able to tie the game and get the win in overtime. The Islanders were out shot by a total of 43-28 and went 3-3 on the penalty kill in the game. New York had lost their previous four games against Chicago, Winnipeg, Minnesota, and Nashville. The Islanders are scoring 2.93 goals per game and they are allowing 3.33 goals against per game, while going 22.8% on the power play and 73.6% on the penalty kill. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 12 goals, 36 assists, and 133 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 14-11-9 this year with a 3.17 goals against average and a .910 save percentage.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The Islanders have lost each of their last six games following a win.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as home favorites following a win.
- The Islanders have lost the second period in each of their last four games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last 11 home games.
Golden Knights vs Islanders Betting Prediction
New York comes into this game playing pretty poorly over the last few weeks, but they fired their coach and they won their last game against a good Dallas team. The Islanders have not been able to score consistently this season, but they are 12-5-6 at home this year. Vegas has won three of their last four games, but they are on a back to back after losing in overtime last night. We have seen coaching changes really spark teams this season and I think that will continue here. The Islanders have some momentum under new leadership and catch Vegas on a back to back. Give me New York in this game.
