New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 1/5/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Thursday, January 5, 2023

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+118) Oilers (-144)

The Edmonton Oilers (20-17-2) host the New York Islanders (22-15-2) at Rogers Place on Thursday. The moneyline on this contest has New York at +118 while Edmonton is sitting at -144. The over/under has been set at 7.

The New York Islanders were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-2 win over the Canucks in their last outing. The Islanders had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the victory. In the game, they earned a goal on 6 of the 29 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 2 chances with the advantage and netted 1 goal. New York accounted for 6 minutes in the box for this matchup.

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New York Islanders opponents have totaled 117 power play tries (20th in hockey) and have earned 22 goals in those attempts. The Islanders have had 1,227 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .915. New York has tried 1,214 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.4%. When at even strength, the Islanders have surrendered 82 goals while notching 104 on offense. New York is sitting with 116 power play chances and they have tallied 22 goals during those chances, garnering them a rate of 18.97%. For the season, they have scored 46 points and their points percentage sits at .590. With respect to scoring goals, the New York Islanders have accounted for 126 goals (12th in hockey) for the season and have given up 104.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has taken the ice for 103 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has earned a record of 53-36-12 and he was named the starter in 100 games. Opponents have notched 231 goals against Sorokin in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.32. Sorokin has had 3,041 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,810 total saves. His save percentage is at .924 in his 5,972 mins on the ice. Over the course of his time in hockey, Sorokin has accumulated 71 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .710.

The last time they were on the ice, Edmonton played the Kraken in a matchup where the Oilers took the loss by a tally of 5-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this game and netted 1 out of those opportunities. The Oilers recorded 2 goals of the 32 shots on goal they were seeking.

During this campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have accounted for 138 goals, 42 points, and a points percentage of .538. They have permitted 131 goals to be scored by of a combination of 93 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they were shorthanded. The Oilers have tallied 93 goals at even strength and 45 goals (1st in hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 140 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 32.14%. Edmonton has attempted 1,249 shots (12th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.05%, while allowing the opposition 1,264 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 72.86% on their opponents 140 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.6%.

Across the ice you will find Stuart Skinner protecting the goal. Skinner is the owner of a career record of 19-16-1 and has been in net for 38 contests. Skinner's quality start rate sits at 55.6% and he has 20 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has compiled 1,082 saves out of 1,186 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .912. Teams are averaging 2.85 goals per game and he has relinquished 104 goals altogether. He has been a starter 36 games and has been on the ice for 2,190 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Edmonton (-144)

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