NHL Odds: Sharks-Islanders prediction, odds and pick

The San Jose Sharks are looking to get their poor form under control. They lost 5-2 at home to the Blackhawks at the weekend. The Sharks lost 32-37-13 during the 2021-2022 season.

The Islanders have won their first three games of the season. This is their third consecutive home game to start the regular season and they have a friendly schedule.

The Sharks are struggling this season and they are averaging 1.50 goals per game. They have only 27 shots on goal and have not played well in front of their home fans. The team needs to get off to a hot start under first-year head coach David Quinn. If they can take advantage of the top lines putting the pressure on the Islanders’ defensive units, they could cover the spread.

The Islanders beat the Ducks 7-1 last Saturday. It was the team's first victory of the young season.

Scott Mayfield and Noah Dobson scored twice each against Anaheim on Saturday. Ilya Sorokin is expected to start in net for the Islanders against the Sharks. He ranks sixth in the NHL in goals allowed and eighth in save percentage. He is also expected in covering the spread. The Islanders are playing the San Jose Sharks at home on Tuesday.

The Sharks are struggling this season. The Islanders are favored to win the game.