LiontipsIslanders vs Chicago. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 6, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Islanders are 2nd in the Eastern Conference standings with a total of 14 points. This is an extremely bad result for the New York team, and they probably won't be able to make the playoffs this season. The Islanders are currently on a string of 10 defeats.
After returning from quarantine, the Islanders earned a couple of points by losing outside regulation. For example, Barry Trotz's charges lost to San Jose (1:2 OT) at home, and then to Detroit (3:4 OT) away. In the last game, the Islanders scored more than one goal for the first time in two weeks.
Chicago are also one of the main outsiders in the NHL this season. Their start to the season was disastrous, but recently they have been delivering decent results, although they lack consistency.
The Blackhawks lost to San Jose (0:2), then celebrated success over Washington (4:3 SO) before suffering a defeat to the Rangers (2:3). Derek King's men recorded only two victories in regulation and on average concede about four goals per game.
Trends
On average, Chicago concede 4 goals per game in away matches.
In 3 head-to-head games out of 5, less than 2 goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
This match is a great chance for the Islanders to break their string of defeats. The Blackhawks aren't convincing at all, and we think that at home New York should get the upper hand.
Our prediction - Islanders to win
The teams scored more than 5 goals in 3 out of 10 head-to-head games. The Islanders have a decent defensive line, despite all their setbacks, they should not allow the Hawks to create a large number of chances. At the same time, neither team scores a lot this season.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
