NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Islanders
The Dallas Stars meet the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Thursday, March 26.
Stars Look a Great Bet to Win
If you’re looking for a value wager, then -125 that the Stars beat the Islanders certainly stands out. We’re expecting the visitors to triumph on the Moneyline and there are nice odds available.
3-2 Win for Islanders in Last H2H Clash
Dallas Stars have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at American Airlines Center, they were turned over 6-4 by New Jersey Devils. Wyatt Johnston bagged two goals, while Mavrik Bourque and Jason Robertson scored once. Goalie Casey DeSmith had 15 saves (.938).
New York Islanders were beaten 4-3 at UBS Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Chicago Blackhawks. Anders Lee, Calum Ritchie and Simon Holmstroem each scored one goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Islanders had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At American Airlines Center, they recorded a 3-2 win over the Stars. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.
Starting Goalies
Jake Oettinger (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
29-10-6
2.6
.900
2
23/24
35-14-2
2.72
.905
3
Ilya Sorokin (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
26-18-2
2.5
.913
7
23/24
25-19-12
3.01
.908
2
Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 23.9 shots on goal, with a 18.0% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have been giving up 3.0 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.4%.
Wyatt Johnston is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Jason Robertson racking up 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.43 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.
New York Islanders – Last 10 Games
The Islanders have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 31.2 shots on goal, with a 15.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.
The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, while Bo Horvat is next best after registering 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.74 GAA with a .904 SV%, including one shutout.
Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
For this NHL clash, our pick is Dallas Stars to have the edge over the home team and we think that the -125 represents an attractive wager on the Moneyline.
The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.
Key Stars vs Islanders stats:
Stars have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Stars have won 15 of their last 20 games.Islanders have lost 3 of their last 5 games.Stars Moneyline Probability
The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.
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Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle
With a 56% chance of securing victory, Dallas Stars are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -125. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New York Islanders are trading at +104.
The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -118.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Dallas Stars Stats
New York Islanders Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 23.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.3
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9.2
Blocks: 13.4
Faceoff Wins : 26
Hits: 23
Giveaways: 13.2
Takeaways: 5.2
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 28.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.5
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 5
Blocks: 13.1
Faceoff Wins : 26.4
Hits: 19.8
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 31.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.5
Blocks: 16.2
Faceoff Wins : 29
Hits: 23.9
Giveaways: 12.6
Takeaways: 4.7
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.2
Shots: 28.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 5.2
Blocks: 11.8
Faceoff Wins : 30.1
Hits: 23.3
Giveaways: 14
Takeaways: 4.4
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Kevin Thompson
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