New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction NHL Picks 12/15/24

In this article, we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 15th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 12-12-7 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 5-4 in their last game. New York led 5-1 in the third period, but they allowed three late goals and barely hung on for the win. The Islanders were outshot by a total of 30-21, won 72.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Holmstrom, Horvat, Tsyplakov, Cholowski, and Dobson, while Sorokin stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Islanders lost to LA by a score of 3-1 but did beat Ottawa and Carolina before that. New York has scored 2.61 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 12.8% on the power play and 65.2% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 13 goals, 12 assists, and 94 shots on goal, while Ilya Sorokin is 9-8-4 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 9-19-2 this season after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago led 1-0 in the third period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 24-17, won 34% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Dickinson, while Commesso stopped 20 out of 24 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Blackhawks lost to the Islanders by a score of 5-4 but did beat the Rangers by a score of 2-1 before that. Chicago has scored 2.45 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 24% on the power play and 83.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with six goals, 18 assists, and 73 shots on goal, while Arvid Soderblom is 2-7-1 with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Why the Islanders will beat the Blackhawks

• The Blackhawks have lost 10 of their last 11 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have won four of their last five games against the Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in five of their last six day games.
• The favorites have won the third period in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games at United Center.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Islanders’ last six games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Blackhawks’ last five home day games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as home underdogs.
• The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Islanders’ last five games as road favorites.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded a point in five of the Blackhawks’ last six home games.
• Seth Jones has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with the Blackhawks as home underdogs.
• Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in three of his last four home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Anders Lee has recorded at least one point in seven of the Islanders’ last eight games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Dennis Cholowski has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances in road games.
• Bo Horvat has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against the Blackhawks.

New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and their offense has scored at least four goals in those three wins. The Islanders are 6-5-5 on the road, while the Blackhawks are 4-8-0 at home this year. Chicago has lost seven of their last eight games and they have scored two goals or fewer in five of their last six. The Islanders have a ton of momentum right now and I like them to get another win here.