New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars Prediction NHL Picks 10/12/24

In this article, we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 12th, at the American Airlines Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Islanders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Stars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dallas

-Recent betting trends in games played between New York and Dallas

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Islanders and Stars.

Islanders Fell Just Short

The Islanders faced off against Utah in the first game of the season and they were able to pick up a point, but that was all. Semyon Varlamov started in goal and he wasn’t good enough saving 21 of the 26 shots that he faced. Anthony Duclair finished with a goal and an assist. As a team, the Islanders had 25 shots on goal. The Islanders had four different goal scorers but it wasn’t the offense that was an issue, it was the defense. In this game, if the Islanders want to find success, the defense is going to need to be better here. 

Stars Look to Build on First Game

The Stars faced off against the Nashville Predators in the last game, and they were able to secure a 4-3 victory. The Stars scored four goals in the 2nd period and that was enough for the victory. The Stars did give up two goals in the third period, but they were able to hold on for the victory. Logan Stankoven finished with three assists to pace the team. Mason Marchment also scored two goals and they are going to need a similar production here. The Stars scored the four goals in the second period but if they spread out the scoring a bit in this game that would also help the production. 

Why the Stars Will beat the Islanders

• The Stars have won each of their last four home openers.
• The Islanders have lost five of their last six games.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
• The Stars have won the third period in each of their last three games as home favorites.

New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars Prediction

This game is going to end up being higher-scoring. The Stars in the last game scored four goals and their offense is going to find success again here. The Islanders offense was also good in the last game but their defense is going to continue to be an issue. Look for bad goaltending on both sides and that will be the difference here as this game is going to go over the total. Back the over to cash.