The Calgary Flames (5-4-1) and New York Islanders (7-5-0) meet Monday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Flames kick off a 3-game road trip on the Island. It will be good to get away from home, as Calgary lost its last 4 games — all at Scotiabank Saddledome — including a 4-3 overtime loss against the New Jersey Devils Saturday.
The Islanders will be itching to get back onto the ice after being shutout 3-0 on the road at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings in a Saturday matinee. That snapped a 5-game win streak, during which New York averaged 4.4 goals per game.
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Flames at Islanders odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:58 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Flames -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Islanders +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames -1.5 (+195) | Islanders +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)
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Flames at Islanders projected goalies
Jacob Markstrom (4-2-1, 2.84 GAA, .900 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (5-3-0, 2.12 GAA, .933 SV%, 1 SO)
Markstrom allowed 4 goals on 35 shots last time out in the OT setback against the Devils. He is 2-1 in his past 3 outings against Eastern Conference teams this year and he was 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .930 SV% in 2 starts against the Isles last season.
Sorokin came on with just 8:13 left in Saturday’s game in Detroit, allowing a goal on 2 shots, but it was Semyon Varlamov saddled with the loss. Sorokin and Varlamov have both benefited from a tremendous penalty kill unit which ranks 3rd in the NHL at 90.5%
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Flames at Islanders picks and predictions
Prediction
Islanders 4, Flames 1
Moneyline
The ISLANDERS (+100) are a strong play on home ice at even money. The Flames have been hot garbage lately, dropping 4 in a row, while going 2-2-0 against the Eastern Conference this season.
It’s hard to believe, but Calgary will be playing just its 2nd road game of the season, starting out with 9 home games over its first 10 outings. It is also its first game outside of Alberta. Look for the Flames to look like a fish out of water here.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Islanders +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive if you require a little bit of insurance.
The Flames -1.5 (+195) have dropped their past 4 as a favorite, so there is nothing to like about them, either.
PASS.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (+110) is worth a look at plus money.
Sorokin has the potential to shut down the opposition on any given night, and he is allowing just north of 2 goals per contest.
While Markstrom has been a bit uneven lately, he is one of the better netminders in the West. Calgary has cashed the Under at a 4-2 clip in the past 6 games overall, so roll with the Under again here.
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