Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders Prediction, 1/10/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders

Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-110) Islanders (-110)

UBS Arena is the location where the New York Islanders (22-17-2) will play the Dallas Stars (24-11-6) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Dallas at -110 while New York is sitting at -110. The total is set at 7.

The Dallas Stars were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-1 victory over the Panthers their last time on the ice. Dallas tallied 8 penalty minutes for this game. The Stars had a solid offensive output and it showed in the victory. Moreover, they had 2 chances on the power play and were able to score 1 goal. For the game, they tallied a score on 5 of the 34 shots they attempted.

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Dallas Stars opponents have tallied 137 power play opportunities (10th in pro hockey) and have come away with 23 goals in those attempts. The Stars have had 1,277 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .915. Dallas has tried 1,323 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.9%. While at even strength, the Stars have given up 85 goals while having 109 as an offensive unit. Dallas has 127 power play opportunities and they have added 35 goals out of those chances, giving them a rate of 27.56%. For the season, the have a total of 54 points and their points percentage comes in at .659. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 144 goals (3rd in the league) over the course of the season and have conceded 108.

The man protecting the net in this game is Jake Oettinger. The opposition has scored 244 goals against Oettinger in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.43. Oettinger has been involved in 107 matchups during his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .916 for his 6,029 mins played. He has accumulated an overall mark of 59-29-11 and he has gotten the start in 99 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Oettinger has compiled 59 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .596. Oettinger has seen 2,899 shots taken against him and has garnered 2,655 saves.

In their last contest, New York faced the Flames in a game where the Islanders took a loss by a final of 4-1. They had 1 power play chance in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Islanders recorded 1 goal out of the 25 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Islanders have 107 goals at even strength and 22 goals (28th in the league) while on the power play. New York has taken 1,261 shots (15th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.23%, while allowing their opponents 1,286 shots. On the season, the New York Islanders are sitting with 129 goals, 46 points, and a points percentage of .561. They have permitted 112 goals to be scored by of a combination of 89 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 120 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 18.33%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.30% on their opponents 123 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 91.3%.

Across the ice you will find Ilya Sorokin in net. Teams are averaging 2.34 goals per contest and he has allowed 235 goals overall. Sorokin's quality start rate comes out to 71.3% and he has qualified for 72 quality starts in his professional career. He was named a starter in 101 games and has accumulated 6,029 mins. Sorokin has a lifetime record of 53-37-12 and has played in 104 contests. He is sitting with 2,844 stops out of 3,079 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .924.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New York (-110)

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