St. Louis Blues vs New York Islanders Prediction, 12/6/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs New York Islanders

Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG

Odds/Point Spread: Blues (+130) Islanders (-156)

The New York Islanders (16-10-0) will play the St. Louis Blues (11-13-0) at UBS Arena on Tuesday. The line on this contest has St. Louis at +130 while New York opens at -156. The total comes in at 6.

The St. Louis Blues will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 6-2 defeat to the Penguins in their last outing. St. Louis compiled 18 penalty minutes in this contest. They also had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't convert them into a score. The Blues had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the defeat. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 28 shots they put on goal.

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While playing at even strength, the Blues have allowed the opponent to score 72 goals while notching 53 when they are on offense. St. Louis Blues opponents have totaled 54 power play opportunities (32nd in pro hockey) and have tallied 18 goals in those attempts. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the St. Louis Blues have earned 68 goals (25th in hockey) over the course of the season and have conceded 90. St. Louis has attempted 718 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.5%. For the year, they have 22 points and their points percentage sits at .458. The Blues so far have had 798 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .887. St. Louis comes into tonight with 64 power play opportunities and they have notched 15 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 23.44%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Thomas Greiss. Over the course of his career, Greiss has accumulated 171 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .552. He has a save percentage of .912 for his 18,848 minutes guarding the cage. Greiss has had 9,771 shots against him and has recorded 8,912 total saves. Opponents have racked up 859 goals versus Greiss in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.73. He has amassed a win-loss record of 157-123-37 and got the start in 310 games. Greiss has been in goal for 354 contests over the course of his NHL career.

When they took the ice last, New York faced off against the Blackhawks in a game where the Islanders took home the victory by a tally of 3-0. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Islanders recorded 3 goals of the 40 shots on goal they pursued.

The Islanders are sitting with 64 goals at even strength and 18 goals (17th in the league) while on the power play. New York has attempted 827 shots (10th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.92%, while allowing their opponents 835 shots. On the year, the New York Islanders are sitting with 82 goals, 32 points, as well as a points percentage of .615. They have granted a total of 66 goals to be scored by of a combination of 51 goals at even strength and 15 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 78 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 23.08%. They have a penalty kill rate of 81.48% on their oppositions 81 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 92.1%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Ilya Sorokin in net. He has gathered 2,546 stops out of the 2,752 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .925. Sorokin has earned a career mark of 49-31-11 and has participated in 92 contests. He has made the start in 90 games and has played 5,367 mins. Sorokin's quality start percentage comes in at 73.3% and he has 66 quality starts in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.30 goals per game and he has yielded 206 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take St. Louis (+130)

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