The New York Islanders (23-18-14) travel to face off against the St. Louis Blues (29-24-2) on Thursday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis and televised on ESPN+. The Islanders are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blues are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Maple Leafs. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Islanders vs Blues

The New York Islanders Are Coming Off A Win

Through 55 games, the Islanders sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-18-14. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in 5th place, and they have gone 8-9 against divisional opponents.

On the road this season, New York has gone 10-11-5, including a two-game winning streak. As the favorite, the Islanders have gone 12-9-5 in 26 games.

On the road, the Islanders have a puck line record of 15-11 and an average scoring margin of -0.5 goals per game. So far this season, New York has 15 losses by multiple goals and 17 losses by just one goal.

Overall, the Islanders have a puck line record of 27-28 and their average scoring margin is -.4 goals per game. In their last ten games, the team’s puck line record is 5-5, and their puck line record as the favorite is just 6-20.

The Islanders recently played against the Penguins and secured a win with a score of 5-4. During the first period, the Islanders started slow, but they turned things around by scoring three times in the second period and one goal in the third. In the game, New York managed to score all five goals at even strength. They concluded with 33 shots on goal and committed 5 turnovers.

New York was the underdog going into the game and picked up a win against the puck line. With a combined total of 9 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 5.5 goals set for the game.

The St. Louis Blues Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a record of 29-24-2, the Blues are currently in 8th place in the Western Conference and 4th in the Central Division. Over their last ten games, St. Louis has gone 6-4 and they have dropped two straight games as the underdog.

At home this season, the Blues have gone 16-11-1 and they have lost two straight games at home as the underdog. As the underdog this season, St. Louis has gone 22-16-2 and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games.

St. Louis comes into the game with a puck line record of 31-24 and their average scoring differential is -.2 goals per game. The Blues have dropped two straight games vs. the puck line and have gone 6-4 in their last ten games.

So far this season, the Blues have been the underdog in 40 of their 55 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 25-15. As the underdog, St. Louis’ average scoring margin is -.1 goals per game.

The Blues are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 loss at home to the Maple Leafs. The first period saw the Blues being held without a goal, but they turned things around offensively by scoring one time in the second period and one goal in the third. Of St. Louis’ two goals, one came while in power play. They ended the game with 21 shots on goal and had nine giveaways.

St. Louis entered as the underdog and suffered both a straight-up loss and did not cover the puck line. With a combined total of 6 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 6.5.

New York Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Islanders come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 21st position in the league. This season, the Islanders have a 7-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 16-11 record.

The Islanders come in with an over/under record of 31-21-3. Over the season, there have been 30 games that have surpassed the 6.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.4 goals per game.

Blues Offense Breakdown

The Blues come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 25th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 26th in the league. So far this year, the Blues are 11-8 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 17-14 in games with fewer shots on goal.

This season, the Blues’ have an over/under record of 23-27-5. Throughout the season, they have played 32 games that did not exceed the 6.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.1 goals per game.

New York Team Defense

Defensively, the Islanders are currently 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 34.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 12th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

St. Louis Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Blues head into the game ranked 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.7 shots per game against St. Louis. So far, they are 19th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Islanders vs Blues Trends

• Across the Islanders last five road 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.
• In their last five games at home, the Blues have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Blues have a straight up record of 6-4 and an puck line mark of 6-4.
• Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, New York has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Islanders vs Blues Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Islanders to come out with a win against the Blues while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at -113, I’m placing my bet on the Islanders to win outright.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Blues to cover. Even in the event of a Islanders victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Blues should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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