Islanders vs. Blackhawks betting odds and trends

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Islanders vs. Blackhawks betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The bookmakers really like the New York Islanders to top the Chicago Blackhawks in their matchup on Tuesday, April 2, with the Islanders given moneyline odds of -248 on home ice, and the Blackhawks at +199.

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Moneyline

Islanders to win vs Blackhawks -248

Bet $20, Payout $28.06

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and MSGSN2
  • Location: Elmont, New York
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Favorite: Islanders (-248)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+199)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • New York and its opponent have gone over the current 5.5-goal total in 45 of 74 matches (60.8%) so far this season.
  • Chicago’s games have gone over 5.5 goals in 38 of 74 chances this season.
  • Tuesday’s over/under is 0.3 above the combined goal-scoring average of 5.2 for these two teams.
  • The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are giving up this season are 1.3 more than the 5.5-goal over/under set for this match.

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Season Stat Insights

  • The Islanders are ranked 22nd in the league with 219 goals this season, an average of 3.0 per contest.
  • On defense, the Islanders have conceded 244 goals (3.3 per game) to rank 24th in league play.
  • Their goal differential (-25) ranks them 26th in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks’ 164 total goals (2.2 per game) rank 31st in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks’ 259 total goals allowed (3.5 per game) rank 29th in the league.
  • Their -95 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • In 35 games as the moneyline favorite this season, New York has won 15 times.
  • Through three games with moneyline odds shorter than -248 this season, the Islanders picked up a victory once.
  • New York has a 71.3% chance of winning this game, per the moneyline odds.
  • In Chicago’s 69 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 18 wins.
  • Chicago has 37 games this season playing as an underdog by +199 or longer, and is 8-29 in those contests.
  • The Blackhawks have a 33.4% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Islanders vs. Blackhawks Leaders

Islanders Leaders

  • Mathew Barzal is one of New York’s top contributors this season with 75 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 10.5%.
  • With nine goals and 57 assists, Noah Dobson is one of the most important contributors for New York with his 66 points (0.9 per game).
  • Through 73 games, Bo Horvat has proven himself as a scoring option for New York. He has 64 points (30 goals and 34 assists).
  • As New York’s top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 22 wins and 19 losses this season while allowing 158 goals with 1534 saves.

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard’s 57 points make him a vital offensive option for Chicago. He has put up 21 goals and 36 assists in 60 games.
  • Philipp Kurashev has helped lead the offense for Chicago this season with 16 goals and 34 assists.
  • Nick Foligno has earned 17 goals on the season, adding 19 assists.
  • Petr Mrazek is 17-27-4 this season, compiling 1429 saves and allowing 148 goals (3.0 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (31st in the league).

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