Senators vs Islanders Prediction NHL Picks 3/16/24

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Senators and Islanders. 

Islanders offense Has Been an Issue

The Islanders offense has been an issue heading into this game and they are going to need the offense to be better here. In the last game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Islanders failed to score a goal while the defense gave up four. The Islanders are averaging 3.01 goals while their defense is giving up 3.21 goals per game. Mathew Barzal has scored 20 goals and added 48 assists so far this season. 

Senators Coming off Overtime Win

The Senators in the last game faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets and they were able to secure the 3-2 victory in overtime. They made a comeback in the third period to even force overtime. The Senators are averaging 3.14 goals while their defense is giving up 3.48 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 28th. Tim Stutzle has scored 16 goals and added 44 assists so far this season.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in five of the Islanders' last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in each of the Islanders' last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Noah Dobson has recorded at least one point in each of the Islanders' last 11 home games.
• Alexander Romanov has recorded two assists against the Senators this season - most against any opponent.

Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts

• Claude Giroux has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Islanders.
• Tim Stuetzle has recorded an assist in four of the Senators' last five games as underdogs.
• Claude Giroux has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Drake Batherson has scored two goals against the Islanders this season - equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Islanders rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.25%).
• The New York Islanders rank 1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (2).
• The Ottawa Senators rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.68%).
• The Ottawa Senators rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.48).

Islanders vs Senators Betting Prediction

The Islanders offense has been a major issue heading into this game, but I am not quite comfortable laying any sort of money with the Senators. The Senators' offense is going to struggle to get the offense going against the Islanders defense, and that will be the difference here as this game is going to end up being lower scoring. Back the under to cash here with ease.