Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/24

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The Chicago Blackhawks will travel to UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders. This NHL regular-season game will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Blackhawks have a record of 26-32-13. They are led by head coach Jeff Blashill and are in the Western Central Division. The Islanders, with head coach Patrick Roy, have a record of 40-26-5 and are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Blackhawks vs Islanders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Islanders
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +158, New York Islanders -186

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have faced some challenges in their recent games. They have lost four out of their last five games, with their only win against the Minnesota Wild. In their latest outing, they lost to the Nashville Predators with a score of 3-2.

Connor Bedard is a key player for the Blackhawks, leading with 29 goals and 37 assists this season. He scored in two of the last three games, showing his importance on the ice. Tyler Bertuzzi also plays a significant role, contributing with 28 goals and 22 assists.

In goal, Spencer Knight has been the mainstay for the Blackhawks. He has made 1233 saves this season, although he faced tough competition in recent games. Despite this, his performance remains critical for the team’s success moving forward.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders recently secured a narrow win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The game ended 1-0 with Ilya Sorokin making 26 saves. Bo Horvat scored the only goal for the Islanders.

In a recent game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Islanders struggled. They lost 3-7 despite scoring two power-play goals. Ilya Sorokin faced 36 shots and allowed seven goals.

Against the Ottawa Senators, the Islanders lost by one goal, with a final score of 2-3. Matthew Schaefer and Brayden Schenn each scored for the team. Sorokin made 24 saves on 27 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a moneyline of -186. The Islanders have stronger stats, ranking 18th in goals and 4th in goals against. The projected score is Islanders 4, Blackhawks 2. Based on these factors, the pick is for the New York Islanders to win the game.

The current over/under line is set at 6.0. The combined projected score for both teams is 6, which matches the line. Considering the Islanders’ strong defense and the Blackhawks’ lower goal-scoring rank, the recommendation is to take the under at -123.