Dallas Stars vs. New York Islanders Odds
Dallas (+115) is playing the role of underdog to New York (-135) and the oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals. The odds for betting that total sit at -120 for the over and +100 for the under.
The Islanders are 17-13 straight up (SU) and have earned moneyline bettors 4.3 units this year. That winning percentage, the third-best in the Metropolitan Division in this young season, is an improvement over the 41-41 record from last year’s regular season campaign. Through 30 regular season outings, 19 of its games have gone over the total, while 10 have gone under and just one has pushed. The team is 9-3 SU at home this season.
New York’s converted on 19.4 percent of its power play chances this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is rated 30th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 73.4 percent of all penalties.
New York, as a collective unit, has been called for penalties just 3.6 times per game overall this season, and 2.4 per game over its last five games at home. The team has been forced to stave off opposition power plays for just 7.7 minutes per game over its last 10 outings, in total.
Boasting a .909 save percentage and 26.7 saves per game, Jaroslav Halak (9-9-1) has been the best goalkeeper for the Islanders this year. If head coach Doug Weight chooses to give him a breather, however, the Isles could roll with Thomas Greiss (8-6-6 record, .890 save percentage, 3.79 goals against average).
The Isles will continue to lean on the offensive production from Josh Bailey and John Tavares. Bailey (33 points) has put up five goals and 28 assists and has recorded multiple points on 10 separate occasions this year. Tavares has 18 goals and 14 assists to his credit and has recorded a point in 16 contests.
On the other side of the rink, Dallas is 17-14 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline thus far. A total of 16 of its contests have gone over the total, while 14 have gone under and just one has pushed. Dallas’ 7-10 SU as an away team this season.
Dallas has converted on 18.8 percent of its power play chances this season, a figure that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 12th overall and it’s successfully defended 81.8 percent of all opponent power plays.
Dallas’ players have been penalized 4.4 times per game this season, and 3.6 per game over their last five match ups. The team’s been forced to stave off opponent power plays just 8.4 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
Ben Bishop (25.3 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for Dallas. Bishop has 13 wins and 11 losses to his credit, while registering a .909 save percentage and 2.75 goals against average this year.
Leading the offensive counter for the visiting Stars will be Tyler Seguin (14 goals, 14 assists) and Jamie Benn (12 goals, 14 assists).
Dallas Stars vs. New York Islanders Free Picks
Predictions: SU Winner – Islanders, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes
New York is 2-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while Dallas is 2-1 in shootouts.
The total has gone over in three of New York’s last five outings.
