New York Islanders (34-27-15) vs Nashville Predators (44-28-4)
Game Info: Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm (UBS Arena)
Betting Odds: New York Islanders -125 / Nashville Predators +101 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Nashville Predators and the New York Islanders meet Saturday in NHL action from the UBS Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders prediction.
Nashville Predators Team Preview
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to build on a 6-3 win over St. Louis last time out. Filip Forsberg leads the Predators in scoring with 87 points including a team-high 43 goals and 44 assists while Ryan O’Reilly has 63 points with 25 goals of his own and 38 assists. Gustav Nyquist has 71 points with 49 assists while Roman Josi has 77 points of his own with a team-leading 57 assists. Juuse Saros has made 58 starts in goal for Nashville this season, going 33-23-4 with a 2.82 GAA and a .908 save percentage while Kevin Lankinen is 10-5 with a 3.03 GAA and a .902 save percentage this season.
Nashville Predators Team Facts
- The Predators have won each of their last 10 games against the Islanders.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Islanders.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Predators' last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Predators have won the third period in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
New York Islanders Team Preview
The New York Islanders come into this one looking to build on a 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets last time out. Mathew Barzal leads the Islanders in scoring with 78 points including 23 goals and 55 assists while Noah Dobson has 67 points with a team-high 58 assists and Brock Nelson’s added 61 points with 30 goals this season. Bo Horvat’s also chipped in 66 points with 32 goals of his own and 34 assists and Kyle Palmieri has 46 points with 25 goals and 21 assists. Ilya Sorokin has posted a 24-19-11 record in goal for the Islanders this season with a 3.02 GAA and a .908 save percentage while Semyon Varlamov is 10-8-4 with a 2.84 GAA and a .912 save percentage this season.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The Islanders have won each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in five of the Islanders' last six games.
- The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in three of the Islanders' last four games.
- The Islanders have lost the second period in six of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
Predators vs. Islanders Prediction
I’m on the Predators here. I get the case to be made for the Islanders at home here as they’re still trying to nail down a playoff spot and have won three straight, but the Predators for my money are the more trustworthy team, they’ve owned this matchup on a double-digit head-to-head win streak, and have played their best hockey on the road all year long. I think the Predators get it done here. Give me Nashville.
Chris’s Pick Nashville +101
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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