NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Islanders
The Chicago Blackhawks meet the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, March 24.
Islanders Primed to Win
The betting prediction is to back the Islanders on the 3-Way Moneyline at -115. We think that the home team could prove too strong for the Blackhawks, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.
Previous H2H Was Islanders Shootout Win
Chicago Blackhawks suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 3-2 (OT) in their previous game. This was at home to Nashville Predators at United Center. Connor Bedard and Nick Lardis scored one goal apiece.
New York Islanders won their last game 1-0, making it back-to-back home wins. This was recorded at UBS Arena against Columbus Blue Jackets. Ilya Sorokin recorded 26 saves, while Bo Horvat was the only goalscorer.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last encounter between the Islanders and the Hawks saw the former win. It was a 3-2 scoreline at United Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Islanders have won six.
Starting Goalies
Spencer Knight (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
18-19-10
2.7
.909
3
Ilya Sorokin (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
26-17-2
2.5
.913
7
23/24
25-19-12
3.01
.908
2
Chicago Blackhawks – Last 10 Games
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 23.2 shots on goal, with a 8.1% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have been giving up 3.3 goals from 32.1 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.6%.
Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, with Frank Nazar racking up 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.76 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.
New York Islanders – Last 10 Games
The Islanders have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.
The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, while Bo Horvat is next best after registering 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.83 GAA with a .904 SV%, including one shutout.
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks
We cover the key Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
New York Islanders should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting -115 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.
We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.
Key Blackhawks vs Islanders stats:
Islanders have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.Islanders have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.Islanders have won 2 consecutive games at home.Blackhawks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.Blackhawks have lost 15 of their last 20 games.Blackhawks have lost their last 2 games.Islanders have won 6 of their last 10 games against Blackhawks.Islanders 3-Way Moneyline Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Our Game Prediction
Islanders 3-Way Moneyline @ -115
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Player Prop Picks
Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight road games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -175 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.
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Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Islanders Big Favorites on the Moneyline
New York Islanders have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability due to their -196 Moneyline betting odds. Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +162.
1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -122.
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Bo Horvat is the First Goalscorer Favorite
Bo Horvat is the market leader at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Player Goals
Bo Horvat (Islanders)
Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)
Mathew Barzal (Islanders)
Anders Lee (Islanders)
Player Assists
Mathew Barzal (Islanders)
Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)
Bo Horvat (Islanders)
Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)
Player Shots
Bo Horvat (Islanders)
Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)
Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)
Mathew Barzal (Islanders)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Chicago Blackhawks Stats
New York Islanders Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.90 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 23.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.8
Blocks: 10
Faceoff Wins : 23.7
Hits: 15.8
Giveaways: 14.6
Takeaways: 5.2
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 21.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.4
Blocks: 10.8
Faceoff Wins : 23.3
Hits: 14.5
Giveaways: 15.3
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 30.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.9
Blocks: 16.1
Faceoff Wins : 28.7
Hits: 22.7
Giveaways: 13.4
Takeaways: 5.1
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.2
Shots: 26.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 5.2
Blocks: 11.5
Faceoff Wins : 29.3
Hits: 22.3
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 4.7
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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