The New York Islanders (0-1-1) travel to face off against the Dallas Stars (1-0) on Saturday, October 12th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on ESPN+. The Stars are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Islanders are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hockey Club. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Islanders vs Stars
The New York Islanders Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
New York dropped to 0-1-1 after a 5-4 road loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The Islanders, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9.
New York led 4-3 in the third period, but Utah tied it up and scored the game-winner in overtime. Four different Islanders scored in the game.
The Dallas Stars Are Coming Off A Win
The Stars opened their season with a 4-3 road win against the Predators. Dallas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the 7 combined goals pushed the score over that line.
Dallas held a 4-1 lead going into the third period, but the Predators closed the gap with two goals. Three different players scored for the Stars, with Mason Marchment leading the team with two goals.
New York Offense Breakdown
Bo Horvat found the net for the first time this season, while Anthony Duclair also scored, bringing his total to one goal and one assist. Maxim Tsyplakov and Jean-Gabriel Pageau each added their first goals of the year, with Pageau’s coming shorthanded.
The Islanders took 27 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Noah Dobson picked up two assists, giving him two for the season, and Mathew Barzal added his first assist of the year.
Stars Offense Breakdown
Dallas took 20 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-3 win over Nashville. Mason Marchment found the net twice, including his first on a power play. Roope Hintz opened the scoring for the Stars, while Jason Robertson added his first goal of the season.
Logan Stankoven contributed with three assists, while Matt Duchene, Tyler Seguin, Thomas Harley, and Wyatt Johnston each added an assist. All four of Dallas’ goals came in the second period.
New York Team Defense
Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 59 seconds into the game and allowed the final two goals in a 5-4 loss. Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves with a save percentage of 80.8%. The Islanders’ defense had 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
Dallas Team Defense
Defensively, the Stars will look to tighten things up after allowing two late goals to Nashville in their last game. The first came at the 4:37 mark of the 3rd period, and the second came with just 1:35 remaining. Jake Oettinger made 33 saves with a 91.7% save percentage, and the defense added 13 blocks and 2 takeaways.
Islanders vs Stars Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Islanders have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Through their last five home contests, the Stars offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Dallas posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Stars have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Islanders have a straight up record of 5-5 and an puck line mark of 3-7.
Islanders vs Stars Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Islanders to come out with a win against the Stars while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at +143, I’m placing my bet on the Islanders to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Islanders winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Islanders straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:October 12, 2024 Islanders, Stars