The New York Islanders (6-6-3) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (7-7-1) on Tuesday, November 12th. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN+. The Oilers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Islanders are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rangers. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.
Islanders vs Oilers
The New York Islanders Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Following a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders now sit at 6-6-3. New York’s defense struggled, allowing the game’s first goal just 3:44 into the first period, and they never managed to catch up.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined 7 goals pushed it over. The Islanders were underdogs on the puck line, and their 3-goal loss meant they didn’t cover.
The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win
Edmonton evened their record at 7-7-1 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never threatened, as the teams combined for 6 goals.
Four different players scored for the Oilers, who led 2-0 before Calgary tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the 3rd period put Edmonton ahead for good, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter to seal the win.
New York Offense Breakdown
The Islanders’ offense was held to just two goals in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, scoring with just 8 seconds left in the second period.
Despite 37 shots on goal, the Islanders were unable to convert on any of their 23 giveaways. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the year on Cizikas’ goal, while Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist.
Oilers Offense Breakdown
Edmonton’s offense tallied four goals in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th of the season. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal, while Mattias Janmark scored on an empty net for his 2nd. The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways.
Edmonton got off to a strong start, scoring twice in the first period before being held scoreless in the second. They added two more in the third, including Hyman’s power-play goal. Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 8.
New York Team Defense
On the defensive side, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the third period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%.
Edmonton Team Defense
Defensively, the Oilers gave up two goals to the Flames, one in the 2nd period and one in the 3rd, which tied the game at 2-2. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also finished with 2 takeaways and 19 hits.
Islanders vs Oilers Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Islanders have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Across the Oilers last five home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Oilers have a strong record vs the puck line going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Islanders have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 0-5.
Islanders vs Oilers Prediction
For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Islanders to secure a victory over the Oilers on the road. With the moneyline currently set at +178, I’m locking in my bet on the Islanders straight-up.
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.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:November 12, 2024 Islanders, Oilers