New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Islanders vs Senators pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Ottawa.

  • The Islanders have a road matchup with Ottawa at 10-11-7.
  • The Islanders are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
  • The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.
  • The Senators hold a 12-12-2 record so far.
  • The Senators are are averaging 3.1 goals per contest so far.
  • The Senators are coming off a 3-0 win vs. the Kraken.

Islanders vs Senators Preview

The Islanders and Senators are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators will host the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Senators are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Islanders in a Eastern conference matchup.

Islanders vs. Senators Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders at Ottawa Senators
  • Where: Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds OTT -1.5, NYI +125 | OTT -147 O/U 6

Islanders Preview: Will New York Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

The Islanders fell to 10-11-7 after a 5-2 road loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 7.

New York’s defense struggled, allowing the game’s first goal just 3:44 into the first period. The Islanders’ offense didn’t get on the board until 15:22 in the second period, when Casey Cizikas scored to cut the Rangers’ lead to 2-1.

In their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders took 37 shots on goal but managed just two scores. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, coming with just 8 seconds left in the second period.

The Islanders recorded 23 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season, and Simon Holmstrom added his fourth. Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee also contributed with assists.

Defensively, the Islanders had a rough start, allowing the first two goals. They also gave up two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, and the defense recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.

Senators Preview: Is It the Senators Game to Lose at Home?

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, Ottawa evened their record at 12-12-2. The Senators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, and their defense held Seattle scoreless. Adam Gaudette got things started at 14:32 in the first period.

Ottawa's offense tallied three goals on 23 shots in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Tim Stützle netted his 6th goal of the season, scoring on an empty net with 2:14 left in the game. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, also with his 7th goal of the season. Brady Tkachuk added a second-period goal, his 7th of the year.

The Senators recorded 11 giveaways and 5 assists. Tim Stützle picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal, while Michael Amadio earned his 2nd assist on Stützle’s empty-netter.

Defensively, the Senators were solid, allowing 22 shots on goal, all of which were saved by Anton Forsberg, who finished with a 100% save percentage. Ottawa's defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.

Islanders vs Senators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
  • Although Ottawa has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 3-7. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Senators have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Islanders have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.

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