The New York Islanders (2-2-1) are the favorites at home against the Ottawa Senators (3-3) on Thursday, October 26. The Islanders are -130 on the moneyline to win over the Senators (+110) in the game, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+ and MSGSN.
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Islanders vs. Senators Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and MSGSN
- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and MSGSN
- Favorite: Islanders (-130)
- Underdog: Senators (+110)
- Over/under: 6.5
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Islanders and Senators Betting Trends
- New York and its opponents have combined to score more than 6.5 goals two times this season (in five games).
- Each game Ottawa has played this season has gone over 6.5 goals.
- The two teams combine to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this game’s total.
- Combined, these teams give up 6.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game’s over/under.
- The Islanders have been a moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and went 2-0 in those games.
- The Senators are yet to play a game this season as an underdog.
Islanders Stats & Insights
- The Islanders’ 2.6 average goals per game add up to 13 total, which makes them the 29th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- On defense, the Islanders have been one of the best squads in league action, giving up 17 goals to rank 10th.
- Their goal differential (-4) ranks them 24th in the NHL.
- The Islanders have an 8.6% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 22nd in the league.
- The Islanders have earned one shutout this season with their skaters averaging 26.8 hits and 18.8 blocked shots per game.
- They have averaged just 2.6 goals per game (13 total) during that span.
- Over on the defensive end, the Islanders have given up just 3.0 goals per game (15 total) in those 10 matchups.
Senators Stats & Insights
- The Senators have scored the sixth-most goals (25 goals, 4.2 per game) in the league.
- The Senators’ 21 total goals conceded (3.5 per game) rank 19th in the league.
- They have a +4 goal differential, which is ninth-best in the league.
- The 12.3% shooting percentage the Senators have compiled ranks seventh in the league.
- The Senators have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 16.8 hits and 13.8 blocked shots per game.
- They are scoring at a 4.4 goals-per-game average (22 total) during that time.
- Defensively, the Senators have given up 15 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 outings.
Islanders Key Players to Watch
- Noah Dobson has been a major player for New York this season, with five points in five games.
- Kyle Palmieri has five points (1.0 per game), scoring two goals and adding three assists.
- Semyon Varlamov (0-1-0) has a goals against average of 0.6 on the season, and 40 saves. His 93.023 save percentage ranks 12th in the league.
Islanders Player Props
- Noah Dobson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
- Kyle Palmieri Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
- Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
Senators Key Players to Watch
- Vladimir Tarasenko is a key offensive option for Ottawa, with eight points this season. He has recorded three goals and five assists in six games.
- Ottawa’s Mathieu Joseph has racked up seven total points (1.2 per game), with three goals and four assists.
- Ottawa’s Anton Forsberg is 2-1-0 this season, collecting 55 saves and permitting eight goals (1.3 goals against average) with an 87.302 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Senators Player Props
- Tim Stützle Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210)
- Brady Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175)
- Claude Giroux Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
Islanders vs. Senators Injuries
- Islanders: Scott Mayfield: Leg (Questionable)
- Senators: Artem Zub: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Islanders vs. Senators Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Senators (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6.5)
- Score Prediction:
Senators 4 – Islanders 3
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