Islanders vs Blues Prediction NHL Picks 2/22/24
The New York Islanders and St Louis Blues face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at the Enterprise Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Islanders vs Blues prediction.
Islanders Look to Build on Overtime Win
The Islanders faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the last game and they gave up four goals, but they were still able to secure the victory in overtime. The Islanders had five different players that scored a goal. Brock Nelson finished with an assist and a goal. The Islanders are averaging 2.98 goals while their defense is giving up 3.33 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 23rd. Mathew Barzal has scored 17 goals and added 42 assists so far this season.
Blues Have Lost Two Straight Games
The Blues have lost two straight games and they can’t feel very good heading into this game. Two games ago against the Nashville Predators, they were defeated 5-2 and in the last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs they were defeated 4-2. The Blues are averaging 2.91 goals while their defense is giving up 3.11 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd while the defense is ranked 17th. Robert Thomas has scored 19 goals and added 43 assists so far this season.
Islanders vs Blues Betting Prediction
I really am not sold on either of these offenses. The Blues are averaging 2.91 goals while the Islanders are averaging 2.98 goals per game. The Blues defense has been a bit inconsistent but they are going to step up again the Islanders offense and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to end up being lower scoring. There are going to only be three or four goals scored total. Back the under.
