Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
Broadcast: MSG
Betting Odds: Red Wings (+135), Islanders (-160)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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The New York Islanders (7-8-5) are set to host the Detroit Red Wings (8-9-2) at UBS Arena on Monday. The Bovada betting line for this clash places Detroit at +135 and New York at -160, with an over/under of 5.5 goals.
In their previous encounter, the Detroit Red Wings triumphed over the Islanders with a score of 2-1. Despite securing the win, Detroit spent 2 minutes in the penalty box and struggled offensively, converting only 2 out of 31 shots on goal and failing to capitalize on 3 power play opportunities.
When it comes to even-strength play, the Red Wings have allowed 44 goals to opponents while scoring 32. This season, they have faced 52 power play attempts (ranking 26th in the league), resulting in 17 goals conceded during those situations. On the offensive side, the Red Wings have netted 48 goals (29th in the league) while allowing 61 goals against. They have recorded 476 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.1%. Currently, Detroit holds 18 points with a points percentage of .474. The team has faced 608 shots against them, boasting a save percentage of .900. With 53 power play opportunities, they have scored 16 times, achieving a power play success rate of 30.19%.
The goaltender for this matchup will be Cam Talbot. Throughout his career, Talbot has accumulated 264 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .556. His current save percentage stands at .914 over 27,806 minutes of play. Talbot has faced 14,433 shots and made 13,186 saves, allowing 1,247 goals against him throughout his career, with an average of 2.69 goals against per game. His professional record showcases 250 wins, 179 losses, and 44 ties, having started in 475 games and featured in a total of 497 contests.
In their most recent game against the Red Wings, the Islanders unfortunately fell to a score of 2-1, only managing to score once out of 23 shots taken, along with failing to convert their single power play opportunity.
This season, the New York Islanders have tallied 49 goals and earned 19 points, resulting in a points percentage of .475. They have allowed 58 goals against—45 at even strength and 13 while shorthanded. The Islanders have successfully scored 42 goals at even strength and 7 on the power play (30th in the league), from 58 power play opportunities, translating to a power play efficiency of 12.07%. New York has attempted 599 shots (ranking 12th in the NHL) with an 8.18% shooting percentage, while permitting 595 shots against them. Their penalty kill rate stands at 69.77% on 43 power plays faced, with a combined save percentage of 90.3%.
In goal for the Islanders will be Ilya Sorokin. His career yields an average of 2.70 goals against per game and he has conceded a total of 508 goals. Sorokin’s quality start rate sits at 68.5%, with 137 quality starts in his career. He has played in 200 games and logged 11,287 minutes. His professional record reflects 99 wins, 70 losses, and 33 ties, having participated in 204 games. Sorokin has stopped 5,732 out of 6,240 shots, achieving a save percentage of .919.
Free Picks: Bet on Detroit (+135)
