New York Islanders vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 12/16/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Friday, December 16, 2022

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (-192) Coyotes (+158)

ASU Multi-Purpose Arena is where the Arizona Coyotes (9-14-4) will try to beat the New York Islanders (17-12-1) on Friday. The line on this contest has the Islanders at -192 while the Coyotes are coming in at +158. The total is 6.

The New York Islanders had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Bruins in their previous game. New York accrued 9 penalty minutes for this contest. The Islanders offense showed they have some room for improvement in this game. Moreover, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to make the most of them. In the game, they earned a goal on 3 out of the 26 shots they put on net.

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When playing at even strength, the Islanders let the opposition score 66 goals while earning 75 of their own. New York Islanders opponents have totaled 90 power play tries (25th in hockey) and have earned 17 goals in those attempts. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have accumulated 95 goals (14th in the league) this year and have given up 83. New York has taken 941 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.1%. For the season, they have recorded 35 points and their points % is .583. The Islanders have seen 954 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .913. New York comes into the game with 90 power play chances and they have notched 20 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 22.22%.

The man in net for this game is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has played in 94 matchups during his hockey career. He has compiled a mark of 49-33-11 and he has started in 92 games. Opponents have scored 214 goals versus Sorokin in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.34. Sorokin has had 2,807 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 2,593 total saves. He has a save percentage of .924 during his 5,486 minutes on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Sorokin has accumulated 65 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .707.

In their last game, Arizona played the Sharks in an outing where the Coyotes went home in defeat by a final score of 3-2. They had 5 power play attempts in this game and scored 1 out of those chances. The Coyotes scored 2 goals of the 22 shots on goal they pursued.

This season, the Arizona Coyotes have accumulated 74 goals, 22 points, and a points percentage of .407. They have granted a total of 97 goals to be scored by way of 70 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Coyotes have 55 goals at even strength and 19 goals (23rd in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 89 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 21.35%. Arizona has taken 635 shots (32nd in the league) and has a shot percentage of 11.65%, while allowing the opposition 948 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 76.32% on the other teams 114 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.8%.

Across the ice you are going to see Karel Vejmelka protecting the net. Vejmelka has earned a career mark of 21-40-6 and has played in 72 games. Vejmelka's quality start rate sits at 48.5% and he has 33 quality starts in his career. He has recorded 2,136 stops out of 2,367 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .902. His opponents are averaging 3.49 goals per contest and he has surrendered 231 goals in total. He got the starting nod in 68 games and his ice time sits at 3,966 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New York (-192)

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