Ottawa vs. Islanders: NHL Match Prediction
Ottawa Senators
New York IslandersOttawa returns to their home arena on November 8, aiming to redeem themselves in front of their fans after a disappointing away performance. This time, the Senators will face off against the Islanders. Our experts have prepared a betting tip detailing the current form of both teams and offering insights on the most relevant bets.
Match announcement
Ottawa Senators
CanadaCurrent Form
Ottawa, after a promising start to the season, began to show inconsistent results, losing many points and dropping to ninth in the Eastern Conference standings. Currently, the team is not in its best form, achieving success mainly on home ice. After a tough end to their road series, the team returned home and left no chance for St. Louis, defeating them 8-1. Forward Stützle had an outstanding game, scoring twice and providing an assist. The Senators then faced a strong opponent on the road, suffering an expected loss to the Rangers (1-2). However, it's worth noting that Green's squad played much better and outshot the clear favorite twofold.
Back on home ice, the Senators faced Seattle and secured a shutout victory (3-0). Once again, Stützle shone, contributing two points. Goalie Forsberg also deserves praise for stopping all shots and earning a shutout. As expected, they faced serious challenges in Buffalo, leading to a heavy defeat (1-5). Ullmark was in goal but didn't perform as reliably as his teammate.
Suspensions and Injuries
Ottawa has minor roster issues. Forward David Perron and goalie Mads Søgaard are sidelined. Shane Pinto and Artem Zub remain questionable.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Ottawa averages 3.6 goals per game
The Senators are known for their high-scoring offense, which helps them earn points.
- The Senators have converted 30% of power play opportunities
The team's performance with a numerical advantage is noteworthy. They consistently capitalize on opponents' penalties.
New York Islanders
USACurrent Form
The Islanders entered this season not in their best form, leading to a less than stellar start to the regular season. The team is struggling to earn points, placing them only 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The main issue for the club remains its very low scoring efficiency, averaging just 2.4 goals per game, which is insufficient to compete with the league leaders.
The Islanders embarked on a three-game road trip, starting with a shutout loss to a team of similar caliber, Columbus (0-2). Once again, they faced significant challenges in both creating and converting scoring opportunities, as reflected in the scoreline. Next, they visited Buffalo, where they unexpectedly secured a 4-3 victory. This time, the team's offense performed well, creating numerous dangerous chances, which is rare. However, New York couldn't maintain their success, as they faced one of the strongest clubs, suffering another defeat to the Rangers (2-5). Goalie Sorokin made a valiant effort, stopping many shots, but it wasn't enough. Returning to their home arena, the Islanders played against Pittsburgh and capitalized on their opponent's poor form, clinching a shootout victory (4-3).
Suspensions and Injuries
The Islanders are dealing with roster issues that need consideration. Currently, the team is without forwards Barzal, Duclair, and defenseman Pelech. Additionally, defensemen Reilly and Romanov may not recover in time.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The Islanders average only 2.4 goals per game
As noted, the Islanders have significant scoring issues, which is the main reason for the club's losses.
- The team has conceded nine power-play goals
It's also worth noting the Islanders' weak performance on the penalty kill. The team frequently allows opponents to capitalize on the power play.
Trends
Bet Goal in Every Period - Yes
In three consecutive head-to-head matches, teams scored in every period
1.50Bet First Goal by Islanders
In three out of four head-to-head matches, the Islanders scored first
2.05Tip and bets
Ottawa is clearly the favorite in this match for several reasons. As we've noted, the team shows impressive results on their home turf, where their fans always provide strong support. In the upcoming game, the Senators will play in front of their home crowd, which could be an extra boost for them. On the other hand, the Islanders are facing certain challenges and can't boast consistent results, especially on the road. Their current form leaves much to be desired, and handling the pressure from Ottawa at home won't be easy. So, we suggest betting on the home team.
Our prediction - Ottawa wins at 2.12
Total Bet
Expecting a high number of goals in the upcoming match might be unrealistic. While Ottawa is known for its aggressive offensive play, the Islanders face significant scoring challenges. Therefore, our second bet is on the total being under.
Prediction - total under six goals at 1.70
First Period Outcome Bet
Ottawa is expected to start the match with aggressive offensive actions, feeling an advantage over the opponent. The home advantage will help the team secure a win in the opening period.
Prediction - Ottawa to win the first period with a handicap (0) at 1.70
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