Read our Islanders vs Blackhawks pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Chicago. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Islanders visit Chicago with a record of 12-12-7.
- In terms of giveaways, the Islanders are currently 12th in the league.
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.
- The Blackhawks hold a 9-19-2 record so far.
- The Blackhawks come into the game ranked 30th in shots on goal.
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
Islanders vs Blackhawks Preview
Betting on today's Islanders and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on NHLN. The Islanders are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks
- Where: Chicago at United Center
- Date: Sunday, December 15th
- Betting Odds NYI -1.5, NYI -169 | CHI +144 O/U 5.5
Islanders Preview: Can New York Lock in a Road Win?
The Islanders fell to 12-12-7 after a 5-2 road loss to the Rangers. New York, the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total line was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.
After trailing 2-0, Casey Cizikas scored for the Islanders at the 15:22 mark in the second period. They added another goal later in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third.
In their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period.
New York recorded 23 giveaways and came up empty on the power play. Pierre Engvall, Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee each contributed an assist.
Defensively, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and conceded another early in the second. After closing the gap to 3-2, they gave up two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.
Blackhawks Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?
Chicago improved to 9-19-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. As underdogs on the puck line, the Blackhawks covered, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period.
Chicago’s offense fired 29 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. The Blackhawks found the net twice in the first period, added another in the second, and capped off their scoring with a fourth goal in the third period.
Each of Chicago’s goals came from a different player, with Ryan Donato netting his 7th of the season. Seth Jones scored his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen added his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips also contributed with his 1st goal of the year. The Blackhawks recorded 12 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Blackhawks gave up two goals to the Ducks, both coming in the 3rd period. The first was at 10:16, and the second came with just four seconds left. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also had 6 takeaways and 5 hits.
Islanders vs Blackhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Across the Blackhawks last five home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 2-3.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Islanders have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 0-3.
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