St. Louis Blues vs
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New York Islanders Favored to Defeat St. Louis Blues at UBS Arena

The St. Louis Blues will be facing the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The Islanders currently hold the fifth spot in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 7-8-5, while the Blues are fifth in the Central Division with a record of 9-11-1. The two teams had a 1-1-0 record against each other in the previous season. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EST. The New York Islanders are the favorites to win with a -164 opening line that has not moved. Stay tuned for my prediction on the outcome of the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blues +144 | Islanders -164
• Spread: Blues +1.5 (-185) | Islanders -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.

St. Louis vs New York Stats

St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues are heading to New York after securing their second win in the last eight games against the San Jose Sharks. The team's goaltending has been a significant issue this season, with a save percentage of .884 placing them 23rd in the NHL. Their offense has also struggled, ranking 25th in scoring with a powerplay percentage of 14.9%. Goalie Jordan Binnington is expected to start against the Islanders, with a record of 6-8-1 this season. With a power ranking of 31 and rankings of 29th in offense and 27th in defense, the Blues currently have a record of 9-11-1 this season and may face challenges making it to the post-season if their goaltending issues persist.

New York Islanders Analysis

The New York Islanders are struggling with their offense, ranking 26th in scoring and having the second worst powerplay in the league. Despite generating shots, the Islanders have the second worst shooting percentage in the league. Their goaltending has been a bright spot, with a save percentage that ranks 11th in the league. The team has only won one game in their last six due to their lack of offensive production. Ilya Sorokin is expected to start in goal for the Islanders in their upcoming game. The Islanders have a power ranking of 22 and are 25th in offense, scoring an average of 2.63 points per game. Their defense ranks 14th and they have an overall record of 7-8-5. Their upcoming opponent, St. Louis, went 1-1-1 in their last three matchups against New York.

New York Islanders Expected to Continue Dominance Over St. Louis Blues in Upcoming Matchup

The New York Islanders have demonstrated their dominance against the St. Louis Blues at home in recent games, boasting a record of 4-1-0 in their last 5 matchups. On the road, the Blues have struggled as underdogs this season, with a record of 3-4-1. Despite the Islanders' historical road trip series trends of finishing with a loss and then returning home to secure a win, they are expected to continue their winning momentum in their upcoming game. With strong goaltending from Ilya Sorokin, the Islanders have the advantage over the Blues, who will likely struggle against him. This, coupled with the Islanders' ability to find the back of the net against Jordan Binnington, leads me to confidently predict a victory for the Islanders on the moneyline.

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