LiontipsIslanders vs Arizona. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 22, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Islanders have no chance of reaching the playoffs this season, even though they have seven games in hand. At the moment, they sit bottom of the table in their division, losing 21 points to the third line. However, New York have been showing decent game of late.
In the last six matches, the Islanders suffered only one defeat, to Washington (0:2). After that, they beat Philadelphia twice (4:1 and 4:3 SO). But whenever the Islanders meet with the leaders, they struggle to create scoring chances and convert them.
Arizona are the outsiders, too. They can't qualify for the playoffs, and just enjoy playing hockey without any pressure. After a crushing defeat to Colorado (0:5), the Coyotes recorded two confident victories over Montral (5:2) and New Jersey (4:1).
The Coyotes started scoring three goals per game, which they couldn't do at the start of the season. André Tourigny's men normally are the most productive in the third period.
Trends
In 4 games out of 5, Arizona scored more than one goal.
In 3 of the last 5 games of the Islanders, no more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We believe that the Coyotes can create problems for the hosts in the upcoming fixture. They have looked good in recent games, and even if the Islanders win, they will do so by a narrow margin or outside regulation.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+2) to Islanders
The Islanders scored more than three goals against Arizona only in one head-to-head game out of five. On average, the Islanders score 2-3 goals per game, and the Coyotes have been reliable on the defensive in recent games.
Second wager - Islanders IT under 3.5 goals
