United Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Chicago Blackhawks and the visiting New York Islanders on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Chicago Blackhawks were listed earlier today as -210 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Blackhawks to win this game 3.4-1.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
40-18-5 Chicago battles the Islanders, currently with a 30-22-10 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 28-24-11 for the Blackhawks and 33-24-5 for the Islanders. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs New York injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 11-rated New York Islanders taking on the No. 9-rated Chicago Blackhawks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Chicago Blackhawks No. 7-ranked offense (3.03 goals per game) against a New York Islanders defense that ranks No. 26 at 3 goals per game allowed. The Blackhawks Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.78% rate while the Islanders have a 79.66% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New York was a 5-4 Sportsbook on the road against the Stars. Bettors on New York at +107 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Blackhawks were a 4-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Chicago at -133 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Calgary, Sunday, March 5th
Chicago at Nashville, Saturday, March 4th
