New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Blackhawks

The New York Islanders meet the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Tuesday, December 30.

The Islanders and the Blackhawks might not regularly light the lamp which could see Under 5.5 goals happen. Take the attractive odds of +104 on offer.

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New York Islanders were beaten in their previous four road games and the latest was at Nationwide Arena. Columbus Blue Jackets claimed a 4-2 win. Bo Horvat and Maxim Shabanov scored one goal each.

Chicago Blackhawks have lost their last three home games, most recently suffering a 7-3 defeat to Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Tyler Bertuzzi, Wyatt Kaiser and Nick Foligno each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hawks won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 5-3 victory was registered against the Islanders at United Center. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

David Rittich (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-4-2	2.3	.918	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

Spencer Knight (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-11-5	2.7	.910	2

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.3 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 2.6 goals from 31.2 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

Anders Lee is the top points scorer with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, with Simon Holmstroem racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie David Rittich have a 1.83 goal against average with a .941 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Hawks have 2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 24.2 shots on goal, with a 6.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.0 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.0%.

The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 5 points which were all goals, while Andre Burakovsky is next in line after having 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.76 GAA with a .894 SV%, including one shutout.

New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We don’t think there will be a huge number of goals in this NHL encounter. Our pick is to grab the +104 when it comes to backing unders which means we need five or less scored.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each NHL franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our hockey picks.

Key Islanders vs Blackhawks stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Islanders games on the road.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Islanders games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Blackhawks games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Blackhawks games at home.

Under 5.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 49% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mathew Barzal Under 2.5 Shots -149

Mathew Barzal (Islanders) hasn't covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. When it comes to Shots on Goal, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -149.

Latest Mathew Barzal Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+175

First

+1100

Assists

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 3 - 1 Blackhawks

Our correct score prediction is a 3-1 win for the Islanders which is available at odds of +1700. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Blackhawks

1-0

Islanders

+5000

Blackhawks

+5000

2-0

Islanders

+4500

Blackhawks

+5000

2-1

Islanders

+1300

Blackhawks

+1500

3-0

Islanders

+2800

Blackhawks

+3500

3-1

Islanders

+1700

Blackhawks

+2000

3-2

Islanders

+800

Blackhawks

+900

4-0

Islanders

+3400

Blackhawks

+5000

4-1

Islanders

+1400

Blackhawks

+1900

4-2

Islanders

+1400

Blackhawks

+1700

4-3

Islanders

+1000

Blackhawks

+1100

5-0

Islanders

+6000

Blackhawks

+9000

5-1

Islanders

+2200

Blackhawks

+3300

5-2

Islanders

+1500

Blackhawks

+2000

5-3

Islanders

+2200

Blackhawks

+2500

5-4

Islanders

+2000

Blackhawks

+2200

6-0

Islanders

+9000

Blackhawks

+13000

6-1

Islanders

+5000

Blackhawks

+7500

6-2

Islanders

+2800

Blackhawks

+4000

6-3

Islanders

+2800

Blackhawks

+3500

6-4

Islanders

+4500

Blackhawks

+5500

6-5

Islanders

+5000

Blackhawks

+5500

7-1

Islanders

+8000

Blackhawks

+13000

7-2

Islanders

+7000

Blackhawks

+11000

7-3

Islanders

+5000

Blackhawks

+7000

7-4

Islanders

+6000

Blackhawks

+7500

7-5

Islanders

+10000

Blackhawks

+12000

7-6

Islanders

+12000

Blackhawks

+12500

8-4

Islanders

+11000

Blackhawks

+14000

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New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks 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.

The New York Islanders odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -149 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 60% chance of winning. At +125, Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -128.

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Moneyline

Islanders

-149

Blackhawks

+125

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+114

Tie

+320

Blackhawks

+190

Puck Line

Islanders -1.5

+164

Blackhawks +1.5

-204

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

You will find Bo Horvat at +1100 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the chance to get +165 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

First

+165

Anytime

+1100

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

First

+175

Anytime

+1100

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

First

+195

Anytime

+1200

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+225

Anytime

+1500

Andre Burakovsky (Blackhawks)

First

+275

Anytime

+1800

Teuvo Teravainen (Blackhawks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1700

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

First

+325

Anytime

+1800

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Ryan Greene (Blackhawks)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Nick Lardis (Blackhawks)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Maxim Shabanov (Islanders)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Nick Foligno (Blackhawks)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Oliver Moore (Blackhawks)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Jason Dickinson (Blackhawks)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Landon Slaggert (Blackhawks)

First

+675

Anytime

+3000

Colton Dach (Blackhawks)

First

+675

Anytime

+3300

Marc Gatcomb (Islanders)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Artyom Levshunov (Blackhawks)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

Casey Cizikas (Islanders)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Kyle MacLean (Islanders)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Ryan Pulock (Islanders)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Matt Grzelcyk (Blackhawks)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Alex Vlasic (Blackhawks)

First

+1350

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Artyom Levshunov (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Andre Burakovsky (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Teuvo Teravainen (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Ryan Pulock (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Player Shots

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

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New York Islanders Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 2.50 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 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12.3
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 16.4
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 24.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.5
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 17
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

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Starting Lineups

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