The New York Islanders (10-6-0) travel north of the border to take on the Ottawa Senators (5-8-1) Monday. Puck drop at Canadian Tire Centre is at 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Islanders bounced back and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime Sunday to get back on track after being shutout 2-0 by the Arizona Cardinals Thursday.
The Islanders, currently 2nd place in the Metro division, are looking to stay on pace with the New Jersey Devils who have come out sprinting to a 12-3-0 record to start the year.
The Senators are struggling in all facets right now, from on ice where they are 5-8-1 to the financials where they are up for sale. A win here could be a blessing as they hope to make a push out of last place in the Atlantic division.
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Islanders at Senators odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Islanders -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Senators +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Islanders -1.5 (+205) | Senators +1.5 (-260)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)
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Islanders at Senators projected goalies
Ilya Sorokin (7-4-0, 2.17 GAA, .932 SV%) vs. Cam Talbot (1-2-0, 2.35 GAA, .925 SV%)
Sorokin is 4th in the NHL in GAA this season and 5th in SV% amongst starters.
Talbot, despite being 1-2-0, still has a 2.35 GAA. The Senators have scored 9 goals while he has allowed 9 along his 3 starts.
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Islanders at Senators picks and predictions
Prediction
Islanders 3, Senators 2
Moneyline
BET ISLANDERS (-120).
Neither of these teams tends to score a lot. This will be a close game and taking either side on the puck line is not worth the risk. With the value on the Islanders (-120), this is the way to go.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
Do not bet on the PL in this game. The odds for either side are far too high to make it a viable wager.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6.5 (-117).
Both goalies are good. The Senators are not likely to get many goals past Sorokin. Although Talbot is a bit freer, his 2.35 GAA is still solid for a backup goaltender.
Giving up just 9 goals in 3 starts, with 6 of those coming in one game, Talbot will look to return to his form of allowing few goals. The Islanders will win a low-scoring game here. The UNDER 6.5 (-117) is my favorite play.
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