The New York Islanders (24-20-14) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (33-20-6) on Thursday, February 29th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Islanders vs Red Wings

The New York Islanders Are Coming Off A Win

On the season, the Islanders have a record of 24-20-14, which puts them in 7th place in the Metropolitan Division and 12th place in the Eastern Conference. In their last ten games, New York has gone 4-6, and they have gone 1-2 in their last three games.

When playing on the road this season, the Islanders have gone 11-12-5, and they have gone 8-9 against other teams in the Metropolitan Division. As the underdog, New York has gone 12-10-9 this season.

On the season, the Islanders have gone 28-30 against the puck line, including going 6-4 in their last ten games. They have been the underdog in 31 games this year and have a puck line record of 22-9 as the underdog.

So far, the Islanders have had 16 road games where they have won by multiple goals, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.6 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the Islanders have gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line.

In their last game, the Islanders went up against the Stars and emerged as winners with a score of 3-2. Offensively, the Islanders scored one goal in the first period and one time in the second period. All three goals came at even strength. They finished with 28 shots on goal and had 3 turnovers.

Going into the game, New York was the underdog, giving them a win vs. the puck line. Combining for 5 goals, the game finished below the over/under line of 6.5.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

With their six-game winning streak, the Red Wings have moved into 4th place in the Atlantic Division and 6th place in the Eastern Conference. They have a record of 33-20-6 and have gone 9-8 against division opponents and 17-15 against other Eastern Conference teams.

At home this season, Detroit has gone 18-8-5 and has won four straight games. When favored, the Red Wings have gone 14-2-4 this season and have won three straight games as the favorite.

At home this season, the Red Wings have gone 19-12 vs. the puck line and have a puck line record of 36-23 overall. So far, they have 19 wins by multiple goals.

In their last 10 home games, Detroit has gone 9-1 vs. the puck line and their average scoring margin at home this year is +.8 goals per game. Overall, the team’s average scoring margin is +.5 goals per contest.

In their last game, the Red Wings were the hosts against the Capitals, and they came away with a 8-3 win. In every single period, the Red Wings’ offense scored a goal against the Capitals. One of Detroit’s eight goals were generated during power plays, while one were scored when shorthanded. In total, they had 31 shots on goal.

Detroit came in as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage and, as a result, recorded a win against the puck line. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals, with a combined total of 11 goals.

New York Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Islanders have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. The Islanders went 7-9 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 17-11.

This season, the Islanders have an over/under record of 31-24-3. Throughout the season, they have played 30 games that went over the 6.5 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.3 per game.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Red Wings have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 5th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. So far this year, the Red Wings are 11-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 22-13 in games with fewer shots on goal.

The Red Wings’ over/under record this season is 33-26-0. For the season, they have had 33 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging6.8 goals per game.

New York Team Defense

New York defense takes on the Red Wings ranked 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 33.8 shots per game against New York. They also are 14th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Detroit Team Defense

Defensively, the Red Wings are currently 9th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.9 shots per game against Detroit. They also are 9th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Islanders vs Red Wings Trends

• New York has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• Detroit has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
• The Red Wings have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
• The last five games that New York was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.

Islanders vs Red Wings Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Red Wings to pick up on a win over the Islanders at home. With the moneyline sitting at -120, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Red Wings straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Islanders to cover. Even if the Red Wings manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Islanders should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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