New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 4/5/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars

Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+120) Stars (-143)

The New York Islanders (32-27-9) are en route to American Airlines Center on Tuesday where they will meet the Dallas Stars (39-26-3). The odds on this game have the Islanders at +120 while the Stars are coming in at -143. The total is set at 6.

The New York Islanders came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-3 win against the Devils in their previous game. New York recorded 31 minutes in the box in this game. The Islanders had a impressive offensive outing in this win. Furthermore, they had 3 power play attempts and netted 1 goal. In the outing, they tallied a score on 4 of the 29 shots they looked to score on.

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New York Islanders opponents have recorded 169 power play opportunities (32nd in pro hockey) and have scored 27 goals in those chances. The Islanders have had 2,193 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .918. New York has attempted 1,977 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.6%. When at even strength, the Islanders let the opposition score 153 goals while having 154 themselves. New York skates onto the rink with 173 power play chances and they have tallied 35 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 20.23%. For the season, they have 73 points and their points % is .537. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have racked up 189 goals (25th in the league) over the course of the season and have given up 180.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has played in 65 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has compiled an overall record of 35-20-10 and he was named the starter in 64 games. Opponents have been able to score 143 goals against Sorokin in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.26. Sorokin has seen 1,889 shot attempts against him and he has 1,746 total saves. His save percentage is .924 for his 3,803 minutes played. During his career on the ice, Sorokin has compiled 46 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .719.

In their last game, Dallas squared up with the Kraken in a game where the Stars ended up losing by a tally of 4-1. They had 3 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Stars recorded 1 goal of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

During this campaign, the Dallas Stars have notched a total of 197 goals, 81 points, as well as a points percentage of .596. They have allowed 202 goals to be scored by way of 161 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Stars are sitting with 152 goals at even strength and 45 goals (15th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 204 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.06%. Dallas has taken 2,081 shots (21st in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.47%, while allowing the other team 2,101 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.65% on their oppositions 192 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 90.4%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jake Oettinger in goal. He is sitting with 1,636 stops out of the 1,790 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .914. Oettinger has amassed a career mark of 35-20-8 and has been in goal for 68 games. He has made the start in 61 games and has played for a total of 3,798 minutes. Oettinger's percentage of quality starts comes out to 57.4% and he has 35 quality starts in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.43 goals per game and he has allowed 154 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New York (+120)

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