- The Islanders are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Islanders Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: CHSN | MSGS
The Chicago Blackhawks (26-31) visit UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders (40-26) on Mar. 24 in Elmont, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Islanders are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Blackhawks vs. Islanders Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Islanders Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blackhawks | +1.5 -150 | 6 -120 | +155 |
| Islanders | -1.5 +125 | 6 +100 | -190 |
Blackhawks vs Islanders Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Islanders will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Islanders Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 80.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 away games (+7.30 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+6.85 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 away games (+5.60 Units / 80% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the Puck Line in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.80 Units / 30% ROI)
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+8.05 Units / 36% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have covered the 1P Puck Line in their last 5 games (+6.05 Units / 72% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games (+5.90 Units / 20% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games (+5.65 Units / 21% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.60 Units / 52% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 44-26 against the spread this NHL season (+2.8 Units / 2.41% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 26-44 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units /-3.51% ROI
- Blackhawks are 28-40 when betting the Over for -15.85 Units / -20.41% ROI
- Blackhawks are 40-28 when betting the Under for +9.5 Units /12.38% ROI
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 37-34 against the spread this NHL season (-8.05 Units /-6.64% ROI).
- Islanders are 40-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.6 Units / 12.91% ROI
- Islanders are 31-38 when betting the Over for -10.4 Units / -13.27% ROI
- Islanders are 38-31 when betting the Under for +4.55 Units / 5.78% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Islanders vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | +130 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +160 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | +200 |
| Anders Lee (NYI) | +230 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | +240 |
| Emil Heineman (NYI) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Islanders vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Calum Ritchie (NYI) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Islanders vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 3.5 +115 | 3.5 -155 |
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 1.5 +145 | 1.5 -200 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +125 |
| Ilya Mikheyev (CHI) | 1.5 +120 | 1.5 -165 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 3.5 +120 | 3.5 -160 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 30-30 (.500) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .671
The Blackhawks are 26-43 (.377) this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Islanders are 13-3 (.812) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .483
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 39-30 (.565) this season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 16-6 (.727) when tied after the second period this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks averaged 0.78 expected goals per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Blackhawks averaged 3.8 high danger chances per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.1
The Blackhawks scored on 15% of cycle chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blackhawks averaged 2.59 expected goals per game last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Islanders have 502 second chance scoring opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd most among NHL Teams
The Islanders have 3,832 high danger chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th most among NHL Teams
The Islanders have 739.96 expected goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th most among NHL Teams
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blackhawks have 36.6 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12.4
The Blackhawks have allowed 8.1 high danger chances per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.1
The Blackhawks have 1,164 successful stick checks this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 10% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 6% of cycle chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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