In this article we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders betting prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 2nd at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Blackhawks recent form and recent player performance
- The Islanders recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York
- Recent betting trends in games played between Chicago and New York
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Chicago and New York
Blackhawks Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 22-47-5 this season after they defeated the Flyers by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Chicago had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 31-24 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago lost to Ottawa by a score of 2-0 in the game prior to Philadelphia, but did beat Calgary and San Jose before that. The Blackhawks are scoring 2.22 goals per game and they are allowing 3.50 goals against per game, while going 16.3% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 21 goals, 36 assists, and 190 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Petr Mrazek, who is 17-27-4 this year with a 3.05 goals against average and a .906 save percentage.
Islanders Preview
The New York Islanders are 32-27-15 this year after they defeated the Flyers in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York allowed Philadelphia to tie the game with 10 seconds left in regulation, but they were able to score 84 seconds into overtime for the win. The Islanders were out shot by a total of 33-27 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-1 in the game prior to Philadelphia, but did beat Florida before that. The Islanders are scoring 2.95 goals per game and they are allowing 3.30 goals against per game, while going 20.2% on the power play and 71.7% on the penalty kill. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 23 goals, 52 assists, and 219 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 22-19-11 this year with a 3.08 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The Islanders have lost each of their last 11 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites following an overtime win.
- The Islanders have lost the third period in each of their last four games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts
- The Blackhawks have lost nine of their last 10 games following a road win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in six of the Blackhawks’ last seven games.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight night games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games following a road win.
Blackhawks vs Islanders Betting Prediction
New York comes into this game after picking up a huge win over the Flyers in overtime on Monday night, but they are kicking themselves for allowing Philadelphia to pick up one point on a late regulation goal. The Islanders are trying to battle in the Wild Card race and the race for third in the Metro, but they are on the outside looking in right now. Chicago has won three of their last four games, but they are last in the Central Division and are only 7-29-1 on the road this season. The Islanders are clearly the better team in this matchup, but they will be on a back to back after an emotional win on Monday. I think the Blackhawks could sneak up on New York here and I think it is worth a shot on Chicago in this spot.