New York Islanders Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against St. Louis Blues at UBS Arena
The St. Louis Blues will be aiming for their second straight victory as they face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Tuesday night. The Blues recently defeated Minnesota
Game outlook
The St. Louis Blues will be aiming for their second straight victory as they face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Tuesday night. The Blues recently defeated Minnesota 3-1, while the Islanders are coming off a 5-1 victory against Boston. New York holds a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games against St. Louis. The Islanders are favored to win with a -161 opening line that has not changed. Please note that this preview was written prior to Monday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blues +142 | Islanders -161
Spread: Blues +1.5 (-180) | Islanders -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues recently snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Wild. They are aiming to end their four-game road losing streak with another win on Tuesday to secure their second consecutive win. The team averages 2.87 goals per game and scored three goals in their last game, with goals from Jake Neighbours and Alexey Toropchenko, as well as an assist from Robert Thomas. Despite defensive struggles, they only allowed one goal in their last game. Goaltender Jordan Binnington saved 21 of 22 shots, maintaining a 2.88 GAA and .910 save percentage in 43 games played. With a power ranking of 18, St. Louis is currently ranked 26th in offense and 16th in defense, with a season record of 32-29. "We're going to be ready for a direct game from them, a hard game." Drew Bannister, Kevin Hayes and Zack Bolduc discuss tonight's game vs. the Philadelphia Flyers in the @ford Gameday Report. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/fJ3Siu1SGy