Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders Prediction, 12/4/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders

Date: Sunday, December 4, 2022

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG

UBS Arena is the location where the New York Islanders (15-9-0) will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (6-12-4) on Sunday.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a rough game after their 5-4 loss against the Oilers their last time out. Chicago compiled 8 penalty mins in this game. Moreover, they had 6 chances on the power play and were able to net 2 goals. The Blackhawks played really well in the loss. While out there on the ice, they netted 4 of the 25 shots they put on goal.

When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 56 goals (32nd in the league) for the year and have allowed 81. For the current season, they sit with 16 points and their points percentage is .364. Chicago comes into tonight with 70 power play opportunities and they have tallied 16 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 22.86%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks have given up 61 goals while having 40 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago has tried 577 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.7%. The Blackhawks thus far have had 770 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .895. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have recorded 77 power play opportunities (18th in hockey) and have a total of 20 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Arvid Soderblom. For his professional hockey career, Soderblom has 4 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .400. His save percentage currently is at .895 during his 675 mins played. Soderblom has seen 391 shots against him and has gathered 350 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 41 goals versus Soderblom in his career and his goals against average per contest is 3.64. He has amassed an overall mark of 2-7-2 and got the start in 10 games. Soderblom has participated in 12 games over the course of his professional hockey career.

In their last game, New York faced the Flyers in a matchup where the Islanders were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 3-1. The Islanders netted 1 goal of the 24 shots on goal they attempted. They had 4 power play chances in this matchup and earned 1 out of those chances.

Over the course of the season, the New York Islanders have a total of 78 goals, 30 points, in addition to a points percentage of .625. They have allowed 62 goals to be scored by of a combination of 49 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they were shorthanded. The Islanders have accumulated 61 goals at even strength and 17 goals (14th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 72 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 23.61%. New York has tried 738 shots (16th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.57%, while allowing their opponents 791 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 83.12% on their opponents 77 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 92.2%.

Across the ice you will find Ilya Sorokin defending the net. Sorokin has a career mark of 49-30-11 and has been in net for 91 games. Sorokin's percentage of quality starts comes out to 73.0% and he has 65 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has a tally of 2,527 stops out of 2,731 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .925. Opponents are averaging 2.31 goals/game and he has relinquished 204 goals overall. He was named a starter in 89 games and has played for a total of 5,308 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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