| MATCHUP | Chicago Blackhawks | New York Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-31-13 | 40-26-5 |
| Spread | +1.5 -162 | -1.5 136 |
| Moneyline | +154 | -185 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (105) |
| Where | UBS Arena, Elmont, NY | |
| When | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders meet Tuesday in NHL action at the UBS Arena. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Islanders Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Islanders Pick.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Avs and Predators, and they play the Flyers next. The Blackhawks have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.57 goals per game and are scoring 18.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 29 goals, Frank Nazar has 23 assists and Tyler Bertuzzi has 144 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 84.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 124 goals on 1,357 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 76 goals on 629 shots.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders lost to the Habs, beat the Blue Jackets, and play the Stars next. The Islanders have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The New York Islanders are averaging 2.85 goals per game and are scoring 16.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Bo Horvat leads New York with 29 goals, Mathew Barzal has 46 assists and Matthew Schaefer has 179 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 2.77 goals per game and are killing 81.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. David Rittich has allowed 70 goals on 684 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 113 goals on 1,295 shots.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last seven Tuesday night games.
- The Islanders have won each of their last five games at UBS Arena following a home win.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last five games at UBS Arena following a home win.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Islanders have won the first period in each of their last five games at UBS Arena following a home win.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Islanders have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have won three of their last four games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games at UBS Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against the Islanders.
- The Islanders have lost the third period in three of their last four games at UBS Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Islanders’ last nine games against the Blackhawks following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last six games as home favorites.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Bo Horvat has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances against the Blackhawks.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with the Islanders as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has scored a goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four road games.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last nine road appearances against the Islanders.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Islanders have recorded the most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (11).
- The New York Islanders have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season (21).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.4).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (21).
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders Prediction
The Blackhawks and the plus money are worth a look, as this is a feisty team that competes and finds itself in tight games time and time again. Next year the Blackhawks will be a team to watch, making a potential playoff push. However, as for this game, the Islanders simply can’t afford to blow games like this if they’re serious about making the postseason. Been hit or miss this month; the Islanders need to win this game at home to improve those playoff odds. No excuses against a Chicago team with nothing to play for. Give me the Islanders and the PL for max betting value.