In this article we will formulate a Senators vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 15th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 5-2-0 this year after they lost to the Blues by a score of 7-2 in their last game. Ottawa cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the next five goals for the lopsided loss. The Senators were out shot by a total of 26-17, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Ottawa was led by Claude Giroux, who had one goal, while Samuel Ersson stopped 19 out of 26 shots, which was a .731 save percentage.
Prior to that loss, Ottawa defeated the Devils by a score of 4-1 and the Predators by a score of 3-2. The Senators have scored 2.86 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 15.2% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led the team with five goals and six assists, while Linus Ullmark is 5-0-0 with a 1.27 goals against average and a .948 save percentage this year.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 3-3-0 this season after they defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New York blew a 2-0 lead in the second period, but they scored the only goal in the third to escape with the win. The Islanders out shot Vancouver by a total of 38-26, won 60% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Kyle Palmieri, who had two goals, while Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, New York lost to the Lightning by a score of 5-3, but did defeat the Blackhawks by a score of 4-1 before that. The Islanders have scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 21.1% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led the team with four goals and three assists, while Ilya Sorokin is 3-2-0 with a 1.81 goals against average and a .934 save percentage this season.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Islanders have lost each of their last six road games.
- The Senators have won each of their last four night games following a home loss.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games following a home loss.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games following a win.
- The Islanders have lost the first period in eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a win.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Islanders have won each of their last seven road games against the Senators following a home win.
- The Senators have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last 12 games between the Islanders and Senators.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The road team has won the third period in four of the last five games between the Islanders and Senators.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Senators’ last eight games as home favorites following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last four night games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Thursday night games at Canadian Tire Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Islanders’ last 10 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in nine of the Senators’ last 10 home games against the Islanders.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Cozens has scored a goal in five of his last six home appearances against the Islanders.
- Tim Stutzle has recorded an assist in seven of the Senators’ last eight games.
- Stephen Halliday ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (2) this season.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Bo Horvat has scored a goal in three of the Islanders’ last four road games against the Senators.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in road games.
- Bo Horvat has recorded at least one shot in each of his last 67 appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Ottawa Senators rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.15%).
- The Ottawa Senators have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season (3).
- The New York Islanders rank T6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.50).
- The New York Islanders rank T1st in the league in short handed goals this season (2).
Senators vs Islanders Prediction
Ottawa had their winning streak snapped last time out, but they have won three of their last four games and will be on home ice. The Senators are 2-1-0 at home this year, while the Islanders are 0-2-0 on the road. New York has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they have scored three or fewer in three of their last four. Take the Senators to get the win at home.