NHL Betting Picks, Predictions, Probability and Analysis for Thursday, October 24th
By Matt Klett
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NHL Betting Picks, #2
ARI @ NYI 7 PM ET
In the second game today, we have the 5-2-1 Arizona Coyotes visiting the 5-3 New York Islanders. Both teams are coming off four-game win streaks and each team is looking to keep their win streak alive. Head-to-head the Islanders are 2-0-1 against the Coyotes in their last three.
In the Standings:
The Canadiens are in fourth place in the Metropolitan division but have three games in hand and could tie the Washington Capitals, who sit in first place, with three straight wins. The Coyotes have been taking the Western conference by surprise, they sit in fifth place in the Pacific division but also have three games in hand and could overtake first place with three straight wins.
Rankings: NYI
Offense: Goals 22, Shots 29, PP 3.
Defense: Goals 7, Shots 20, PK 23.
Rankings: ARI
Offense: Goals 14, Shots 13, PP 7.
Defense: Goals 2, Shots 18, PK 12.
New York I. Last 3 Games 3-0:
10/19 Win- @Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2
10/17 Win- @Winnipeg Jets 3-1
10/14 Win- vs St. Louis Blues 3-2
Arizona Last 3 Games 3-0:
10/22 Win- @New York Rangers 3-2
10/19 Win- vs Ottawa Senators 5-2
10/17 Win- vs Nashville Predators 5-2
Trends for the Islanders:
4-1 in their last five. 6-0 at home vs Arizona. 6-1 in the last seven against the Western conference.
Trends for the Coyotes:
5-1 in their last 6. 3-7 in their last ten against the Islanders. 0-6 on the road vs the Islanders. 1-4 in the last five against the Metro division.
Pick Analysis:
The NHL Prediction Model gives the New York Islanders a slight edge over Arizona at 52.5%. Statistically, Arizona has the advantage. As for trends, the Islanders have the clear edge. I like the pick from the NHL Prediction Model in this contest.