New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 2/26/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars

Date: Monday, February 26, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+135) Stars (-165)

The Dallas Stars (35-16-8) welcome the New York Islanders (23-20-14) at American Airlines Center on Monday. The odds on this game have the Islanders at +135 while the Stars are at -165. The total comes in at 7.

The New York Islanders will need a bounce back game after taking a 4-2 loss to the Lightning in their previous contest . New York accrued 6 penalty mins for this matchup. The Islanders offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. Additionally, they had 5 power play opportunities and were able to net 1 goal. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 of the 34 shots they attempted.

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While playing at even strength, the Islanders have allowed 141 goals while scoring 130 of their own. New York Islanders opponents have amassed 175 power play opportunities (17th in professional hockey) and have notched 50 goals in those chances. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the New York Islanders have racked up 166 goals (21st in the NHL) this season and have surrendered 191. New York has tried 1,730 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.6%. For the year, they have recorded 60 points and their points percentage is sitting at .526. The Islanders have had 1,943 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .902. New York is sitting with 159 power play opportunities and they have notched 36 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 22.64%.

The man in net for this game is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has been involved in 177 matchups during his pro hockey career. He has accumulated an overall record of 87-59-29 and he started in 173 games. Opponents have racked up 436 goals versus Sorokin in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.53. Sorokin has had 5,431 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 4,995 saves. His save percentage currently is at .920 for his 10,358 mins on the ice. Over the course of his career, Sorokin has 117 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .676.

Their last time out, Dallas faced off against the Hurricanes in a matchup where the Stars earned a victory by a score of 2-1. The Stars had 2 goals of the 16 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

Dallas has attempted 1,817 shots (10th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 11.72%, while allowing their opponents 1,768 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.42% on their opponents 182 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.0%. They have earned 170 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 22.35%. The Stars are sitting with 175 goals at even strength and 38 goals (14th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 177 goals to be scored by way of 145 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the Dallas Stars have notched a total of 213 goals, 78 points, in addition to a points percentage of .661.

Across the ice you are going to see Jake Oettinger between the pipes. The opposition is averaging 2.52 goals per game and he has allowed 420 goals overall. Oettinger's rate of quality starts comes in at 56.6% and he has qualified for 94 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has made the start in 166 contests and has played for a total of 9,992 mins. Oettinger is the owner of a career record of 99-44-23 and has played in 175 games. He has compiled 4,420 saves out of 4,840 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .913.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New York (+135)

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