New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction NHL Picks 11/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 21st, at the Little Caesars Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Islanders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Red Wings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

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

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

Islanders Have Lost Two Games in a Row

The Islanders have lost two games in a row and the offense has been a major issue why. Two games ago against the Seattle Kraken, they were defeated 3-2 and in the last game against the Calgary Flames, they ended up losing 2-1 in a shootout. Pierre Engvall scored a goal. Semyon Varlamov saved 30 of the 31 shots that he faced. The Islanders are averaging 2.53 goals while their defense is giving up 2.95 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 13th. Kyle Palmieri has scored seven goals and added nine assists. 

Why the Islanders Will Beat the Red Wings

• The Red Wings have lost five of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have won three of their last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games after coming off overtime.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in five of their last six games following a shootout loss.
• The favorites have won the first period in five of the Red Wings’ last six games.

Red Wings Have Lost Three Games in a Row

The Red Wings have really struggled and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against the San Jose Sharks, the Red Wings scored four goals but the defense gave up five goals. Dylan Larkin scored a goal and added an assist. Cam Talbot was in goal and he wasn’t good enough saving only 29 of the 34 shots that he faced. The Red Wings are averaging 2.56 goals while their defense is giving up 3.33 goals per game. The offense is ranked 25th in the league while the defense is ranked 23rd. Alex DeBrincat has scored eight goals and added nine assists. 

New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction

The Islanders and Red Wings are going to be involved in a lower scoring. The Islanders are averaging 2.53 goals while the Red Wings are averaging only 2.56 goals per game. The Red Wings especially are both going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Look for neither team to score more than a couple of goals and this game will stay under the total. Back the under to cash here.