McDavid and Draisaitl Lead Oilers to Upset at Islanders' Home Arena
The Islanders look to upset the Oilers in their attempt to climb in the rankings. The upcoming game between the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Islanders is sure to be a
Game outlook
The Islanders look to upset the Oilers in their attempt to climb in the rankings. The upcoming game between the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Islanders is sure to be a close one, with both teams looking to improve their standings. Get the best NHL Picks from our site and join in the excitement of an exciting matchup!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Oilers -140 | Islanders +120
Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+170) | Islanders +1.5 (-200)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 58%.
Edmonton Oilers
This season, the Edmonton Oilers have impressed with their offense, leading the league with 3.43 goals per game. Their top two lines, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, have scored 23 goals and 51 assists. Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Evander Kane have also contributed with a combined total of 37 goals and 44 assists. Despite the success of the offense, their defense has been a weak point, allowing 3.46 goals per game and has been plagued by lackluster performances from goaltender Stuart Skinner. With these stats, the Oilers are ranked 8th in offense, 24th in defense, and have an overall record of 13-14.
New York Islanders Analysis
Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat and Brock Nelson have combined for 37 goals and 52 assists to lead the offense while Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov have added seven goals and 32 assists from the point to open up the offense. Ilya Sorokin has been the bright spot for the Islanders with a .912 save percentage and a 3.15 goals-against average on 695 shots with 5.9 goals saved above average. The New York Islanders are in a strong position this season and have the #17 ranked offense in the League averaging 3.13 goals per game. This dynamism is in part driven by the production of Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat and Brock Nelson, who have combined for 37 goals and 52 assists. The defense is lower ranked at #23 but Ilya Sorokin is maintaining a successful .912 save percentage and 3.15 goals-against average. Despite allowing 3.33 goal per game and 10 goals in the last two games, they have 14-8-8 overall record so far.