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New York Islanders at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Islanders at Dallas Stars NHL matchup, with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Dallas Stars (16-11-3) entertain the New York Islanders (19-6-2) at American Airlines Arena Saturday at 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Stars odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Islanders at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Ben Bishop

Varlamov has a 9-3-2 record for New York with a 2.35 goals against average and .923 save percentage. The projected Islanders starter stopped 31 of 33 shots in a home, overtime win versus the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night.

Bishop has a 10-6-2 record. He has a 2.19 goals against average and .929 save percentage in 20 games played. The expected Dallas starter stopped 36 of 38 shots in a 3-2 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets Thursday.

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Islanders at Stars: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Stars 3, Islanders 2

Moneyline (ML)

The STARS (-150) and Islanders (+125) are both rested headed into this matchup. New York is 3-2 in their last five games and Dallas is 1-3-1 in that span. Expect this game to be close and low-scoring. New York allows just 2.58 goals on the road and Dallas yields two goals a game (10-4-1 at home). BACK DALLAS slightly.

A $10 bet with Dallas results in a $6.67 profit with an outright win for the Stars.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Stars are 16-14 ATS, while New York is 14-14 vs. the spread. This is one to AVOID, as the Islanders number at +1.5 (-239) has too much tax. That payout on a $10 bet would be just $4.18 for the Islanders to lose by one goal or win outright.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-150) is fine and conservative play. There were rumblings that the over/under could go to five here, but the line hasn’t moved as of yet. That is fortunate as most projections suggested a 3-2 outcome. Consider that the Islanders give up just 2.41 goals per game (3rd) and the Stars 2.43 goals per game (4th), I side with the UNDER Saturday night.

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a $6.67 profit with a total of six or fewer goals scored.

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New York Islanders at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Islanders-Kings tonight with odds, predictions, and best bets.

The New York Islanders (16-4-2) finish the West Coast trip with a visit to the Los Angeles Kings (9-13-2) at Staples Center Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Kings odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Islanders at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Jonathan Quick

Varlamov is the expected starter against the Kings. The 31-year old goaltender is 7-2-2 on the season and compiled a 2.63 goals against average and .913 save percentage. Varlamov looked more like himself against San Jose in his last start — allowing two goals on 26 shots in an overtime loss.

Quick has played 16 games with the Kings. He has a 6-9-1 record with a .881 SV% and 3.47 GAA. He stopped 21 of 25 shots against San Jose in his last start in an overtime loss.

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Islanders at Kings: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 3, Kings 2

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-139) got a much-needed rest after losing to the Anaheim Ducks Monday. New York faces a team somewhat stingy defensively, as Los Angeles is second in the league in shots allowed at just under 29 a game. However, Los Angeles yields over three goals a game with an opportunistic Islanders offense that has more firepower. Our pick is the ISLANDERS.

A $10 bet with New York results in a $7.19 profit with an outright win for the Islanders.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

With the Islanders and Kings, we are hitting the AVOID here. New York tends to play close to the vest and Los Angeles is stingy as far as scoring chances at home. This should be a close game.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-129) is a decent play given that Los Angeles has scored less than three goals a game after its hot start and New York scores less than three goals a game on the road. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a $7.75 profit with a total of five or  less goals scored.

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New York Islanders at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Islanders at Ducks NHL matchup with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The New York Islanders (16-3-2) travel to Southern California to face the Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3) at Honda Center on Monday at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Ducks odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Islanders at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Thomas Greiss vs. John Gibson

Greiss has a 9-1 record for New York with a 2.07 goals against average and .934 save percentage. The Islanders goaltender has won eight straight starts, allowing 16 goals in that span.

Gibson was given the night off on Saturday in place of Ryan Miller. The Anaheim starter has a 7-10-1 record with a 3.02 GAA and .908 SV%, and he has given up 4+ goals in four of his last five starts. The one he did not was a 37-save win against St. Louis.

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Islanders at Ducks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 3, Ducks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-125) are rolling along with a 17-game point streak and Anaheim has lost three straight contests. New York played well despite losing in overtime in San Jose on Saturday and Anaheim should at the least allow some shots and goals. With the Islanders’ normal defensive structure, they should win outright.

A $10 bet with New York results in an $8 profit with an outright win for the Islanders.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Islanders have played in seven straight one-goal games while Anaheim has lost seven of eight. Here is the problem. Can one trust the Islanders to win by two or more goals? The numbers say no. Anaheim at +1.5 is -278 which is just too high. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-121) is a nice, small play on Monday night given the last five meetings have seen the under connect four times. Yes, both teams are just above .500 when it comes to the over but the under here is more likely given each team’s style. Anaheim would prefer to play things a bit slower, which is New York’s style.

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New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Islanders (16-3-1) travel cross country to face the San Jose Sharks (11-11-1) at SAP Center Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Sharks odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Islanders at Sharks: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Martin Jones

Varlamov has a 7-2-1 record with a 2.70 goals against average and .912 save percentage. He looks to rebound after giving up a whopping 12 goals in his previous three starts.

Jones has a 8-8-1 record with a 3.34 GAA and .885 SV%. He has won four of his last five starts but has given up three or more goals in four straight outings. Jones has seen one 30-plus shot game over the previous five starts.

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Islanders at Sharks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Sharks 4, Islanders 2

Moneyline (ML)

The SHARKS (-110) are almost dead even on the moneyline at home despite winning six of their last seven games. Yes, the goaltending is less than optimal but San Jose is more than capable of outscoring its goaltender.

The Sharks should be able to take advantage of an Islanders team on the first leg of their West Coast trip.

A $10 bet with San Jose results in a $9.09 profit with an outright win for the Sharks.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

A fast start is vital for the Sharks here. This one is tough but lean to San Jose (-1.5, +215) for the heavy value.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-134) is dangling a carrot and we are taking this hook, line, and sinker. Yes, it carries some inherent risk, but San Jose could score four or more by themselves if Varlamov starts. They have a familiarity with him from his days with the Colorado Avalanche.

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a decent $7.46 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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Maple Leafs-Islanders odds: Isles welcome Leafs, Johnny T

Previewing Wednesday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Toronto Maple Leafs (9-6-4) and New York Islanders (12-3-1) tangle at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET, and the Isles fans will be ready for Toronto captain John Tavares. We analyze the Maple Leafs-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Maple Leafs at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Frederik Andersen vs. Semyon Varlamov

Andersen heads into Wednesday’s battle with a 9-2-2 record, 2.62 goals against average and .916 save percentage. He faced the Islanders just once last season, a 2-1 victory as the ‘Under’ easily connected.

Varlamov enters play with a 5-2-1 record, 2.37 GAA and .924 save percentage. He is coming off a 4-3 overtime loss last time out against the Pittsburgh Penguins, a setback coming off of a five-start winning streak. He has allowed three or fewer goals in five of the past six outings.

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Maple Leafs at Islanders: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 5, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-134) dominated last season’s first meeting against former star Tavares, as the Long Island faithful treated their former star rudely and didn’t let up for the entire game. When the dust settled, the Maple Leafs (+110) were on the short end of a 6-1 score. They lost the second meeting, too, although they salvaged the season series and avoided the broom in the final battle.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS (-1.5, +200) are worth a roll of the dice in this one, as you can double up your money ($20 profit on a $10 bet) if they win by two or more goals. While Andersen is 3-0-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .938 save percentage in three road games, he hasn’t faced a hostile environment and tough offense like he’ll face Wednesday.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-139) is a slam-dunk play, as this game should go well Over. The offenses for both teams have been on point lately, and the Isles have picked up points in 12 straight games. While their No. 1 in goals allowed at just 2.2 per game, they will be tested early and often by the young guns of the Leafs. Toronto is averaging 3.3 goals per game, and it’s allowing 3.2 goals per outing. Expect plenty of offense.

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