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New York Islanders and Arizona Coyotes Set for Intense Matchup to Gain Division Edge

Game time: January 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Mullett Arena — Tempe, AZ

Article updated Jan 3, 5:36 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This is an exciting matchup between two teams off to a strong start of the season. The New York Islanders sit third in the Metropolitan Division with a 17-20 record, while

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This is an exciting matchup between two teams off to a strong start of the season. The New York Islanders sit third in the Metropolitan Division with a 17-10-10 record, while the Arizona Coyotes place in the middle of the Central Division with 19-15-2 record and six wins in their last 10 games. This faceoff creates an opportunity for both teams to gain the upper hand in their divisions. Sportsbook betting has the Islanders as the favorites opening at -118. The intense game will be an exciting one, so don't miss it!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Islanders -118 | Coyotes +101

Spread: Islanders -1.5 (+210) | Coyotes +1.5 (-254)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 54%.

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders have had an impressive season, with their powerful offense averaging 3.05 goals per game and led by Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat, and Brock Nelson scoring 41 goals and 63 assists. The reliable Kyle Palmieri, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Simon Holmstrom have teamed up for 24 goals and 29 assists, plus defenseman Noah Dobson has recorded 6 goals and 30 assists from the point. While the defense has weaknesses, Ilya Sorokin's impressive .910 save percentage and a 3.19 goals-against average provides a bright spot. Ranking 18th in the power ranking,New York remains 19 in offense and 21 in defense, standing 17-10-10 this season.

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Arizona Coyotes Analysis

Clayton Keller, Matias Maccelli, Lawson Crouse, Nick Schmaltz, Alexander Kerfoot, Nick Bjugstad, Sean Durzi, JJ Moser, Troy Stecher, Juuso Valimaki, Mathew Dumba, and Connor Ingram have combined to be key players in the team's success. The Arizona Coyotes have had a great 2020-21 season, ranked at #17 in offense, #10 in defense, and 19-16 overall. Key players from the offense to the defense and goaltender have contributed to great success, allowing just an average of 2.86 goals per game in their last three matchups. Clayton Keller, Matias Maccelli, Lawson Crouse, Nick Schmaltz, Alexander Kerfoot, Nick Bjugstad, Sean Durzi, JJ Moser, Troy Stecher, Juuso Valimaki, Mathew Dumba, and Connor Ingram have provided skill and experience on both ends of the ice to help the team reach their great success.

Coyotes Look to Take Advantage of Home Ice against Islanders with Promising Season

The Islanders are looking to bounce back from two tough losses, while the Coyotes are having a promising season. They may have the edge in this match up, with Clayton Keller, Lawson Crouse, and the rest of the forward unit having the ability to create open shots with centering passes. Defensively, the Coyotes have Sean Durzi, JJ Moser, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone, and with goaltender Connor Ingram making big saves, they should limit the Islanders to 3.27 goals per game. With the Coyotes allowing only 2.86 goals per game, they may be worth taking as the home favorites when betting on the money line.

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SportsJaw Islanders vs Coyotes archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Islanders vs Coyotes matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Islanders-118 → -115Moved
  • Moneyline · Arizona Coyotes+101 → +101Unchanged
  • Spread · New York Islanders-1.5 (+210) → -1.5 (+207)Moved
  • Spread · Arizona Coyotes+1.5 (-254) → +1.5 (-244)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New York Islanders
17-20 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Arizona Coyotes
19-16 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-03T22:36:51.650Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

New York Islanders defeated Arizona Coyotes 5-1

New York Islanders defeated Arizona Coyotes 5-1 on January 4, 2024, a 4-goal decision in the series. New York Islanders' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Islanders -1.5 (+207) spread, New York Islanders covered, while the 6 total pushed.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VegaspatMoneyline · New York Islanders -118Win
  • KrockpicksTotal · Under 6 (-110)Push
  • ThehitmanMoneyline · Arizona Coyotes -104Loss
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Arizona Coyotes -104Loss
  • MookiebetsMoneyline · Arizona Coyotes -104Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • TjwinsMoneyline · Arizona Coyotes +100Loss
  • SwamipicksMoneyline · Arizona Coyotes +100Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Arizona Coyotes +100Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Arizona Coyotes +100Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • CoversMoneyline · Arizona Coyotes +100Loss