Check out our Hockey Club vs. Islanders pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Elmont.
- The Hockey Club face the Islanders in Elmont at 1-0.
- The Hockey Club are are averaging 5 goals per contest so far.
- The Hockey Club are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Blackhawks.
- New York's home record stood at 21-10-10 last season.
- New York averaged 3 goals per game last season.
Hockey Club vs Islanders Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Hockey Club versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 against the Hockey Club.
Hockey Club vs. Islanders Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Utah Hockey Club at New York Islanders
- Where: Elmont at UBS Arena
- Date: Thursday, October 10th
- Betting Odds NYI -1.5, UTA +129 | NYI -154 O/U 6
Hockey Club Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Utah?
Utah Hockey Club opened the season with a 5-2 road win over the Blackhawks. As -1.5 goal favorites, Utah covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Four different players scored for Utah, with Dylan Guenther leading the way with two goals. Utah built a 3-0 lead before Chicago got on the board, and a late goal from Lawson Crouse sealed the victory. Utah now sits at 1-0 for the season.
Dylan Guenther led the way for Utah with two goals, including an empty-netter with 22 seconds left. He took 5 shots on goal, finding the net for the first time 4:56 into the game. Lawson Crouse added another goal, his first of the season.
Utah took 27 shots on goal and scored 5 times, with 22 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, once in the second, and added two more in the final 42 seconds, including Guenther's second goal.
Utah's defense gave up two late goals, but they held on for a 5-2 win over Chicago. Connor Ingram made 24 saves with a 92.3% save percentage, and the defense added 20 hits and 1 takeaway. The Blackhawks scored at 14:27 in the 2nd period and 4:48 into the 3rd, but Utah's defense held them scoreless for the rest of the game.
Islanders Preview: Do the Islanders Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Utah finished last season with a 39-27-16 record, placing 7th in the Eastern Conference with a 25-25 mark in those games. In the Eastern Metropolitan, they went 13-13, good for 3rd. At home, Utah was 21-10-10, while they were 18-17-6 on the road.
As favorites, Utah went 20-13-6, and as underdogs, they finished 14-14-10. Their overall puck line record was 18-64. Their games averaged 6.2 goals, with an average total line of 6. Their over/under record was 42-35-5.
Last season, the New York Islanders ranked 19th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3 goals per game. They were 21st in assists. They averaged 30.1 shots on goal per game, placing 18th in the league.
In terms of shorthanded goals, the Islanders finished 4th in the NHL. They were 16th in power play goals. However, they had the 25th most giveaways in the league.
Last season, the New York Islanders allowed 2.9 goals per game, placing them 13th in the NHL. They were 18th in takeaways but ranked 6th in defensive hits. The Islanders had five shutouts, which was the 4th highest in the league. They also allowed 32.5 shots on goal per game, ranking 13th.
Hockey Club vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Hockey Club have a straight up record of 0-0 while going 0-0 vs. the spread. The team averaged 0 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last five home games, New York has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Islanders have a strong record vs the puck line going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- The Hockey Club have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 1-0 straight up and 1-0 against the spread.
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Hockey Club vs Islanders Free Pick
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