Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23
Planning on watching today’s Oilers and Islanders game? Catch the action at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, as the Islanders hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.
EDMONTON OILERS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Islanders +1.5
This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:
- Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Islanders winning this game by a score of 4-3.
- We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+116)
- The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Do the Oilers Have What it Takes in Elmont?
For the season, the Oilers currently hold an overall record of 13-14-1. On the road, Edmonton has gone 4-8-0 and they are 9-6-1 at home. They are currently positioned 6th in the Western Pacific division and 13th in the Western conference.
When it came to the puck line, Edmonton heads in with a 10-18 record. On the road, their mark is 4-8 and their overall home performance is 6-10 vs. the puck line. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Edmonton is 6.9. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.7. The Oilers come in with an over/under record of 14-11-3.
In their last three road games, Edmonton has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
For their offensive performance, the Oilers come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 14th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 10th in the league. This season, the Oilers are 9-7 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 4-6 record.
The leading scorer for Edmonton’s offense is Zach Hyman. Coming into the game he has 18 goals, ranking 6th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hyman has 12 assists this season.
New York defense takes on the Oilers ranked 3rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 35.5 shots per game against New York. They alsso are 4th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.
Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 20 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-8, and his save percentage is 0.8020833333333334%.
Do the Islanders Have What it Takes at Home?
So far this season, the Islanders have an overall record of 14-8-8. On the road, New York is 6-5-2 and 8-3-6 at home. Their current record places them 3rd in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 6th in the Eastern conference.
In terms of the puck line, New York posted a 15-15 record. On the road they are 9-4 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 6-11. For the season, New York’s games have finished with an average of 6.5 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6. Overall, the Islanders have an over/under record of 18-11-1.
In their last three home games, New York has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
When looking at their offense, the Islanders have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 20th in the league. This year, the Islanders have recorded a 4-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 10-6 record.
New York’s leading scorer is Brock Nelson. So far, he has 15 goals which is 17th in the NHL. Nelson also comes into the game with 12 assists.
Defensively, the Islanders come into the season ranked 3rd in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 35.5 shots per game against New York. For the season, they are ranked 4th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.
Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Ilya Sorokin has started 19 games in this season. His current record is 8-4, and his save percentage stands at 0.9895833333333334%.