The New York Islanders (3-4-2) have -130 moneyline odds to win when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (4-3-1), who have +110 odds, on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Watch the action on ESPN+ as the Islanders attempt to defeat the Blue Jackets.
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds
When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
Favorite: Islanders (-130)
Underdog: Blue Jackets (+110)
Over/under: 6.5
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Blue Jackets (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Blue Jackets 5 – Islanders 2
How to Bet on Islanders vs. Blue Jackets
Islanders and Blue Jackets Betting Trends
In five games this season, New York and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
Columbus has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in six of eight games this season.
The teams average 6.5 goals per game combined, 0.0 fewer than this game’s over/under.
Opponents of these two teams average 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this game’s over/under.
The Islanders are 1-4 when favored on the moneyline this season.
The Blue Jackets have won four of the eight games they have played while the underdog this season.
Islanders Stats & Insights
The Islanders offense’s 21 total goals (2.3 per game) rank 31st in the NHL.
The Islanders rank 11th in total goals against, giving up three goals per game (27 total) in league action.
They’re ranked 22nd in the league with a -6 goal differential .
The Islanders convert 7.1% of their shots, ranking 30th in the league.
The Islanders’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 20.6 hits and 14.7 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged 2.3 goals per game (21 total) during that stretch.
Over on the defensive side, the Islanders have given up 24 goals (2.7 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Blue Jackets Stats & Insights
The Blue Jackets have scored 33 goals this season (4.1 per game) to rank 11th in the league.
The Blue Jackets have given up 3.1 goals per game, 25 total, the eighth-fewest among NHL teams.
They have a +8 goal differential, which is sixth-best in the league.
The 14.1% shooting percentage the Blue Jackets have compiled ranks third in the league.
The Blue Jackets have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
They have averaged 4.1 goals per game (33 total) over that stretch.
Over on the defensive end, the Blue Jackets have allowed 3.1 goals per game (25 total) over those 10 matchups.
Islanders Key Players to Watch
Kyle Palmieri is currently one of New York’s top contributors (seven total points), having put up four goals and three assists.
Noah Dobson is contributing with six points (zero goals, six assists).
In five games, Ilya Sorokin has a record of 2-2-1. He has conceded nine goals (1.80 goals against average) and has racked up 122 saves.
Blue Jackets Key Players to Watch
Kirill Marchenko’s four goals and seven assists in eight games give him 11 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Sean Monahan is a key contributor for Columbus, with nine total points this season. He has scored five goals and provided four assists in eight contests.
Columbus’ Daniil Tarasov is 3-1-1 this season, collecting 133 saves and permitting 17 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Injuries
Islanders: Anthony Duclair: Leg (Out), Alexander Romanov: Upper Body (Questionable)
Blue Jackets: Kent Johnson: Upper Body (Out), Erik Gudbranson: Shoulder (Out), Jordan Dumais: Lower Body (Out), Dmitri Voronkov: Upper Body (Out), Boone Jenner: Shoulder (Out), Gavin Brindley: Finger (Out)
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