- The Islanders are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Islanders Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Chicago Blackhawks (1-3-0) visit UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders (1-2-0) on Oct. 8 in Elmont, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
The Islanders are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Blackhawks vs. Islanders Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Islanders Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blackhawks | +1.5 -155 | 6 -120 | +154 |
| Islanders | -1.5 +125 | 6 +100 | -190 |
Blackhawks vs Islanders Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Islanders will win this game with 62.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Islanders Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blackhawks will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+8.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 away games (+7.00 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.80 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 away games (+5.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games (+4.70 Units / 37% ROI)
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have covered the 2P Puck Line in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.30 Units / 50% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+4.40 Units / 18% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 1P Game Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.20 Units / 102% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+3.60 Units / 26% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 13 games at home (+3.00 Units / 21% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 2-2 against the spread this NHL season (-0.55 Units / -9.24% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units /-43.75% ROI
- Blackhawks are 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 42.22% ROI
- Blackhawks are 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units /-51.16% ROI
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 2-1 against the spread this NHL season (+0.05 Units /0.79% ROI).
- Islanders are 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -28.33% ROI
- Islanders are 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -2.94% ROI
- Islanders are 1-1 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Islanders vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | +154 |
| Kyle Palmieri (NYI) | +210 |
| Patrick Kane (Chi) | +250 |
| Brayden Schenn (NYI) | +260 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | +260 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | +260 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Blackhawks are 54-105 (.340) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were 29-51 (.362) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 10-24 (.294) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were winless (0-30) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Islanders were 21-10 (.677) when scoring a power play goal last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .592
The Islanders were 13-5 (.722) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .474
The Islanders were 16-8 (.667) when tied after the second period last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders were 10-13 (.435) when tied after the first period last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 0% of second chance opportunities on the power play last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 20%
The Blackhawks have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities on the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 18%
The Blackhawks scored on 13% of cycle chances in the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blackhawks scored on 18% of cycle chances on the power play in the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders had 191 second chance scoring opportunities last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Islanders had 1,251 high danger chances in the 2024-25 season — 9th most among NHL Teams
The Islanders scored 10 goals in overtime last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Islanders have 621 forecheck chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th most among NHL Teams
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blackhawks allowed 1.37 expected goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
The Blackhawks had 547 successful stick checks while tied last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blackhawks had 39.5 goals saved above expected while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14.2
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 10% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities in the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
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