Tuesday’s NHL games include the New York Islanders (32-27-15) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (22-47-5) at UBS Arena. The Blackhawks are big underdogs (+205 on the moneyline) against the Islanders (-250) ahead of the game, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and MSGSN2.
You can see the Blackhawks-Islanders matchup on ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and MSGSN2.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and MSGSN2
- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
- TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and MSGSN2
- Favorite: Islanders (-250)
- Underdog: Blackhawks (+205)
- Over/under: 6
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Islanders and Blackhawks Betting Trends
- New York and its opponent have gone over 6 combined goals in 45 of 74 games this season.
- Chicago and its opponent have combined to score over 6 goals in 37 of 72 games this season.
- The teams average 5.2 goals per game combined, 0.8 fewer than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these teams average 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this game’souting’s total.
- The Islanders have won 15 of their 35 games when favored on the moneyline this season (42.9%).
- This season the Blackhawks have been an underdog 67 times, and won 17, or 25.4%, of those games.
Islanders Stats & Insights
- The Islanders are ranked 22nd in the league with 219 goals this season, an average of 3.0 per contest.
- The Islanders are ranked 24th in NHL play in goals against this season, having allowed 244 total goals (3.3 per game).
- Their goal differential (-25) ranks them 26th in the NHL.
- The Islanders shoot 9.9% as a team, ranked 17th-best in the league.
- The Islanders have shut out opponents four times, averaging 21.6 hits and 18.5 blocked shots per game this season.
- In their past 10 matchups, the Islanders have gone 3-6-1 to earn 60.0% of the possible points.
- They are scoring at a 2.3 goals-per-game average (23 total) during that time.
- Over on the defensive end, the Islanders have allowed 3.4 goals per game (34 total) over those 10 outings.
Blackhawks Stats & Insights
- The Blackhawks have the league’s 31st-ranked scoring offense (164 total goals, 2.2 per game).
- The Blackhawks have allowed 259 total goals (3.5 per game) to rank 29th.
- They have a -95 goal differential, which ranks 31st in the league.
- The 8.2% shooting percentage the Blackhawks have compiled ranks 32nd in the league.
- The Blackhawks have one shutout win this season.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks have gone 6-4-0 (80.0% of possible points).
- They have put up 34 goals during that span.
- On the defensive end, the Blackhawks have allowed 31 goals (3.1 per game) over those 10 outings.
Islanders Key Players to Watch
- A major offensive player this season for New York, Mathew Barzal has scored 75 points in 73 games (23 goals and 52 assists).
- Noah Dobson has 66 points (0.9 per game), scoring nine goals and adding 57 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin (22-19-11) has a goals against average of 3.1 on the season, and 1534 saves. His .906 save percentage ranks 31st in the league.
Islanders Player Props
- Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230, Under Odds: +175)
- Mathew Barzal Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Noah Dobson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
- Noah Dobson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
- Bo Horvat Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- Bo Horvat Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)
Blackhawks Key Players to Watch
- Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his club with 57 points (1.0 per game). He has scored 21 goals and 36 assists in 60 games (playing 19:41 per game).
- Chicago’s Philipp Kurashev has racked up 50 total points (0.7 per game), with 16 goals and 34 assists.
- Petr Mrazek has a 17-27-4 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (31st in the league). In 51 games, he has 1429 saves, and has given up 148 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Blackhawks Player Props
- Nick Foligno Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
- Nick Foligno Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +185, Under Odds: -245)
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Injuries
- Islanders: Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season)
- Blackhawks: Taylor Hall: Knee (Out For Season), Connor Murphy: Lower Body (Out), Colin Blackwell: Upper Body (Questionable), Reese Johnson: Concussion (Questionable)
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Islanders (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6)
- Score Prediction:
Islanders 4 – Blackhawks 2
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