NHL Betting Preview: Red Wings vs Islanders

The Detroit Red Wings meet the New York Islanders in this NHL matchup at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, October 23. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Bet Against Goals

The Red Wings and opponents Islanders might fail to surpass a total of 6.5 goals. We’re sweet on our Unders prediction and odds of -139 are available.

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4-2 Win for Red Wings in Last Head-to-Head

Detroit Red Wings suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 4-2 scoreline occurred on the road at KeyBank Center against Buffalo Sabres. Emmitt Finnie and J.T. Compher scored one goal each.

New York Islanders have enjoyed three straight wins, most recently beating San Jose Sharks 4-3. It was a home success at UBS Arena. The goals were shared around between four players including Emil Heineman.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Red Wings triumphed 4-2 when they last played the Islanders. This head-to-head was played at UBS Arena. The Red Wings have racked up four straight victories over the Islanders. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Cam Talbot (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-0-0	1.8	.932	0
23/24	27-20-4	2.5	.913	3

David Rittich (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-0-0	2	.939	0
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

Detroit Red Wings – Last 10 Games

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. The Red Wings have given up 2.8 goals from 26.0 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

Dylan Larkin is the top points scorer with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, with Lucas Raymond recording 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Cam Talbot have a 2.60 goal against average with a .897 save percentage.

New York Islanders – Last 10 Games

The Islanders have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 31.6 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.7%.

The top points scorer is Bo Horvat with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, while Matthew Schaefer is next in line after having 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 3.08 GAA with a .900 SV%, including one shutout.

Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

There are betting odds of -139 available when it comes to backing Unders in this NHL clash. It looks too good an opportunity to pass up and we need six goals or less to be scored.

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Key Red Wings vs Islanders stats:

The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Red Wings games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Red Wings games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Red Wings games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Islanders games at home.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Islanders games at home.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 58.1% chance of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex DeBrincat Over 2.5 Shots -175

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -175 that he goes over the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 6.5

To Score Emmitt Finnie

Shots on Goal Alex DeBrincat Over 2.5

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Correct Score Prediction

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The Red Wings can be backed to win 4-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1900 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

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Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Islanders Made Favorites by the Books

New York Islanders are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -143. Detroit Red Wings are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +118.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +112.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Bo Horvat Favorite to Light the Lamp First

Those interested in Bo Horvat to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +160. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +1000.

Player Goals

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

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Player Assists

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

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Player Shots

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

Red Wings

NHL: 23/10 Red Wings2 Sabres 4
NHL: 19/10 Oilers2 Red Wings 4
NHL: 18/10 Lightning1 Red Wings 2
NHL: 16/10 Panthers1 Red Wings 4
NHL: 13/10 Red Wings3 Maple Leafs 2

Islanders

NHL: 22/10 Sharks3 Islanders 4
NHL: 18/10 Islanders5 Senators 4
NHL: 17/10 Oilers2 Islanders 4
NHL: 13/10 Jets5 Islanders 2
NHL: 12/10 Capitals4 Islanders 2

Head to Head

Detroit vs NY Islanders

NHL: 26/11 2024 Red Wings 4 Islanders 2
NHL: 22/11 2024 Islanders 1 Red Wings 2
NHL: 23/10 2024 Red Wings 1 Islanders 0
NHL: 22/03 2024 Islanders 3 Red Wings 6
NHL: 01/03 2024 Islanders 5 Red Wings 3
NHL: 31/10 2023 Red Wings 4 Islanders 3
NHL: 04/03 2023 Red Wings 1 Islanders 4
NHL: 28/01 2023 Red Wings 0 Islanders 2
NHL: 05/11 2022 Islanders 0 Red Wings 3
NHL: 25/03 2022 Red Wings 2 Islanders 5

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Red Wings Stats

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Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 28.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.7
Penalty Minutes: 5.8
Blocks: 15.4
Faceoff Wins : 27.1
Hits: 20.5
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 24.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 5.4
Blocks: 17.5
Faceoff Wins : 26.7
Hits: 21.4
Giveaways: 13.8
Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 31.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.1
Blocks: 15.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.5
Hits: 19.5
Giveaways: 16
Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 30.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 2.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 6.1
Blocks: 16.5
Faceoff Wins : 30.5
Hits: 20.7
Giveaways: 15
Takeaways: 3.7

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Detroit Red Wings Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
71	Dylan Larkin	7	20.14	5	7	12	9
58	Emmitt Finnie	7	15.31	3	3	6	7
93	Alex DeBrincat	7	17.64	0	6	6	-1

23	Lucas Raymond	5	16.4	2	4	6	5
88	Patrick Kane	5	17.24	2	3	5	-2
22	Mason Appleton	7	14.29	3	1	4	0
18	Andrew Copp	7	14.87	1	1	2	-1
37	J.T. Compher	7	16.6	1	1	2	-1
27	Michael Rasmussen	7	11.57	1	1	2	-1
53	Moritz Seider	7	25.73	0	2	2	2
20	Albert Johansson	7	14.67	0	2	2	3
8	Ben Chiarot	7	22.11	0	2	2	1
48	Jonatan Berggren	3	11.87	0	1	1	-1
21	James van Riemsdyk	5	11.84	1	0	1	2
77	Simon Edvinsson	7	21.47	1	0	1	-1
24	Jacob Bernard-Docker	6	12.08	0	1	1	5
	Axel Sandin Pellikka	7	19.66	1	0	1	-4
92	Marco Kasper	7	15.3	1	0	1	-4
28	Michael Brandsegg-Nygaard	7	13.33	0	0	0	-4
85	Elmer Soederblom	3	9.53	0	0	0	-2
23	Travis Hamonic	1	13.6	0	0	0	-3

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
39	Cam Talbot	4	1.78	0.932
36	John Gibson	4	3.31	0.872

New York Islanders Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
48	Matthew Schaefer	6	22.12	2	5	7	0
14	Bo Horvat	6	20.98	5	2	7	4
21	Kyle Palmieri	6	20.55	2	3	5	-2

13	Mathew Barzal	6	21.87	1	4	5	1
29	Jonathan Drouin	5	18.42	1	3	4	4
27	Anders Lee	6	14.93	2	2	4	-1
51	Emil Heineman	6	13.35	3	1	4	3
49	Maxim Shabanov	6	11.72	1	2	3	-3
44	Jean-Gabriel Pageau	6	14.35	1	2	3	-2
74	Simon Holmstroem	6	12.02	0	2	2	-5
6	Ryan Pulock	6	19.35	0	2	2	2
24	Scott Mayfield	6	17.57	0	2	2	-1
11	Anthony Duclair	6	15.63	1	1	2	-1
77	Anthony DeAngelo	6	19.48	0	1	1	-3
3	Adam Pelech	6	18.78	0	1	1	3
53	Casey Cizikas	6	10.35	1	0	1	-4
7	Maxim Tsyplakov	4	8.88	0	0	0	-3
28	Alexander Romanov	4	18.2	0	0	0	-3
32	Kyle Maclean	2	10.2	0	0	0	-1
34	Adam Boqvist	2	13.7	0	0	0	0
43	Marc Gatcomb	1	8.6	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
33	David Rittich	1	2	0.939
30	Ilya Sorokin	5	3.9	0.873

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Red Wings Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Patrick Kane

Injured

New York Islanders Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Alexander Romanov

Injured

Ethan Bear

Injured

Pierre Engvall

Injured

Semyon Varlamov

Injured

Maxim Shabanov

Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Detroit Red Wings Lineups

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Red Wings 2-4 Sabres

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 New Jersey	7	6	1	0	12	0.857	6	6	28	18	10	3-0-0	3-1-0	0-0	6-1	6W
2 Carolina	6	5	1	0	10	0.833	3	5	24	15	9	2-0-0	3-1-0	0-0	5-1	1L
3 Pittsburgh	7	5	2	0	10	0.714	5	5	23	16	7	2-1-0	3-1-0	0-0	5-2	3W
4 Washington	7	5	2	0	10	0.714	4	5	21	13	8	3-2-0	2-0-0	0-0	5-2	1W
5 Philadelphia	6	3	2	1	7	0.583	2	3	18	16	2	3-1-0	0-1-1	0-0	3-3	2W
6 NY Rangers	8	3	4	1	7	0.438	3	3	16	15	1	0-4-0	3-0-1	0-0	3-5	1L
7 Columbus	6	3	3	0	6	0.5	3	3	19	16	3	1-2-0	2-1-0	0-0	3-3	2W
8 NY Islanders	6	3	3	0	6	0.5	3	3	20	22	-2	2-2-0	1-1-0	0-0	3-3	3W

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Montreal	8	6	2	0	12	0.75	3	6	27	21	6	3-1-0	3-1-0	0-0	6-2	2W
2 Detroit	7	5	2	0	10	0.714	4	5	22	18	4	4-1-0	1-1-0	0-0	5-2	1L
3 Florida	8	4	4	0	8	0.5	4	4	19	23	-4	3-0-0	1-4-0	0-0	4-4	1W
4 Toronto	7	3	3	1	7	0.5	2	3	24	25	-1	3-2-1	0-1-0	0-0	3-4	2L
5 Buffalo	7	3	4	0	6	0.429	3	3	19	20	-1	3-2-0	0-2-0	0-0	3-4	1W
6 Boston	8	3	5	0	6	0.375	2	3	24	26	-2	2-2-0	1-3-0	0-0	3-5	5L
7 Ottawa	7	2	4	1	5	0.357	1	1	22	33	-11	1-2-1	1-2-0	1-0	2-5	2L
8 Tampa Bay	6	1	3	2	4	0.333	1	1	16	21	-5	0-2-0	1-1-2	0-0	1-5	3L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	7	5	0	2	12	0.857	5	5	24	14	10	2-0-1	3-0-1	0-1	5-2	1L
2 Winnipeg	6	5	1	0	10	0.833	5	5	23	13	10	2-1-0	3-0-0	0-0	5-1	5W
3 Utah	7	5	2	0	10	0.714	3	5	21	16	5	4-0-0	1-2-0	0-0	5-2	4W
4 Chicago	7	3	2	2	8	0.571	2	3	22	18	4	2-1-1	1-1-1	0-1	3-4	1W
5 St Louis	6	3	2	1	7	0.583	3	3	16	20	-4	1-2-1	2-0-0	0-0	3-3	1L
6 Minnesota	8	3	4	1	7	0.438	2	2	21	27	-6	1-1-0	2-3-1	1-0	3-5	1L
7 Dallas	6	3	3	0	6	0.5	2	2	20	23	-3	1-2-0	2-1-0	1-0	3-3	3L
8 Nashville	7	2	3	2	6	0.429	2	2	17	24	-7	1-1-1	1-2-1	0-0	2-5	4L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	7	5	0	2	12	0.857	4	5	30	20	10	3-0-1	2-0-1	0-1	5-2	4W
2 Vancouver	7	4	3	0	8	0.571	3	3	21	22	-1	1-1-0	3-2-0	1-0	4-3	1L
3 Seattle	7	3	2	2	8	0.571	1	3	19	23	-4	2-0-0	1-2-2	0-1	3-4	2L
4 Anaheim	6	3	2	1	7	0.583	2	3	19	20	-1	1-1-0	2-1-1	0-0	3-3	1W
5 Edmonton	7	3	3	1	7	0.5	2	3	18	20	-2	1-0-1	2-3-0	0-1	3-4	1W
6 LA Kings	7	2	3	2	6	0.429	0	1	19	25	-6	0-2-1	2-1-1	1-1	2-5	1W
7 Calgary	8	1	6	1	3	0.188	0	0	13	29	-16	0-3-1	1-3-0	1-0	1-7	7L
8 San Jose	6	0	4	2	2	0.167	0	0	16	29	-13	0-2-2	0-2-0	0-0	0-6	6L

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