The New York Islanders (1-1-1) travel to face off against the St. Louis Blues (2-2-0) on Thursday, October 17th. 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 Wild. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Islanders vs Blues
The New York Islanders Are Coming Off A Win
With a 6-2 win over the Avalanche, the Islanders picked up their first victory of the season, moving to 1-1-1. New York’s defense allowed a goal just 1:01 into the game, but they responded with six straight goals, including five from different players.
The Islanders entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 8 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5. New York’s offense was productive, with 37 shots on goal and eight assists, though they didn’t score on the power play.
The St. Louis Blues Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a 4-1 loss to the Wild, the Blues are now 2-2-0 this season. St. Louis was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score of 5 falling short of that mark.
St. Louis didn’t score until 10:10 into the third period, when Mathieu Joseph found the net. The Wild added their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.
New York Offense Breakdown
In their 6-2 win over the Avalanche, the Islanders fired 37 shots on goal, with Brock Nelson scoring twice, including his first goal of the season. Mathew Barzal added his first goal, netting an empty-netter with 1:12 left in the game. Anthony Duclair scored his second goal of the season, while Anders Lee and Kyle Palmieri each found the net.
The Islanders scored two goals in each period, with Nelson’s second goal coming shorthanded. They recorded 8 assists and gave away the puck 20 times.
Blues Offense Breakdown
St. Louis managed 28 shots on goal, but only found the net once in their 4-1 loss to the Wild. Mathieu Joseph scored his first goal of the season at 9:50 in the third period. Zachary Bolduc, with his first assist of the year, and Philip Broberg, who now has three assists, were credited on the play.
The Blues were held scoreless through the first two periods before Joseph’s goal. They had 16 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.
New York Team Defense
Defensively, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 1:01 into the game and another early in the 3rd period, but they held the Avalanche scoreless for the rest of the contest. Ilya Sorokin made 32 saves with a 94.1% save percentage, and the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 12 hits.
St. Louis Team Defense
Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal just 3:50 into the first period and were unable to stop the Wild from scoring two more times in the second and third periods. Jordan Binnington finished with 23 saves and a save percentage of 88.5%. The Blues’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 29 hits.
Islanders vs Blues Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Islanders have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Across their last five home contests, St. Louis has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Blues have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
- 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 Blues Prediction
For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Blues to pick up on a win over the Islanders at home. With the moneyline sitting at +113, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Blues straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blues winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blues 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 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:October 17, 2024 Blues, Islanders