New York Islanders vs St Louis Blues Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Blues

The New York Islanders clash with the St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:30 on Tuesday, March 10.

We’re eager to bet on the Blues to beat the Islanders and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the +102 that they claim the win.

New York Islanders got the win in their previous game. A 2-1 (OT) triumph occurred on the road at SAP Center when playing San Jose Sharks. Bo Horvat and Anthony DeAngelo scored one goal each. Goalie Ilya Sorokin was red hot in the net, stopping 30 shots (.968).

St Louis Blues got a fourth straight win in their last game. It was a 4-0 road triumph at Honda Center when meeting Anaheim Ducks. Jimmy Snuggerud was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Joel Hofer got a shutout making 22 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at UBS Arena, with the Blues claiming the win. Beating the Islanders by a 2-1 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Blues winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-14-2	2.5	.914	6
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Joel Hofer (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-11-3	2.7	.903	5
23/24	15-12-1	2.65	.913	1

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 7.7% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 3.4 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.8%.

Mathew Barzal is the top points scorer with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, with Matthew Schaefer recording 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 3.02 goal against average with a .905 save percentage.

The Blues have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 26.2 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

Jimmy Snuggerud and Pavel Buchnevich have scored the most points on 11, with each player managing 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 2.34 GAA with a .908 SV%, including one shutout.

New York Islanders vs St Louis Blues Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential New York Islanders vs St Louis Blues betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

For this NHL clash, we are going to bet against the road team with our pick. One way of doing this is by siding with St Louis Blues and we really like the +102 about them winning on the Moneyline.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Islanders vs Blues stats:

• Blues have won 4 consecutive games.
• Blues have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Blues have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Blues have won 6 of their last 10 games against Islanders.

Blues Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 49.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

We’d recommend checking out the Puck Line, 3-Way Moneyline and Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you’re interested in siding with St Louis but want bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 2 - 5 Blues

An exciting bet could be a 5-2 victory in favor of the Blues at odds of +1900. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Blues

1-0

Islanders

+4500

Blues

+4500

2-0

Islanders

+4000

Blues

+4000

2-1

Islanders

+1200

Blues

+1300

3-0

Islanders

+2500

Blues

+2900

3-1

Islanders

+1600

Blues

+1700

3-2

Islanders

+800

Blues

+850

4-0

Islanders

+3300

Blues

+4000

4-1

Islanders

+1400

Blues

+1600

4-2

Islanders

+1500

Blues

+1600

4-3

Islanders

+1100

Blues

+1150

5-0

Islanders

+6000

Blues

+7500

5-1

Islanders

+2200

Blues

+2800

5-2

Islanders

+1600

Blues

+1900

5-3

Islanders

+2500

Blues

+2800

5-4

Islanders

+2400

Blues

+2400

6-0

Islanders

+10000

Blues

+12000

6-1

Islanders

+5500

Blues

+7000

6-2

Islanders

+3300

Blues

+4000

6-3

Islanders

+3300

Blues

+3500

6-4

Islanders

+5500

Blues

+6000

6-5

Islanders

+6000

Blues

+6000

7-1

Islanders

+9000

Blues

+12000

7-2

Islanders

+8000

Blues

+10000

7-3

Islanders

+6000

Blues

+7500

7-4

Islanders

+7500

Blues

+8000

7-5

Islanders

+12000

Blues

+13000

7-6

Islanders

+14000

Blues

+14000

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New York Islanders vs St Louis Blues Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

St Louis Blues are available at Moneyline odds of +102, while opponents New York Islanders can be backed at -122. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 55% chance of success.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Islanders

-122

Blues

+102

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+128

Tie

+320

Blues

+165

Puck Line

Islanders -1.5

+198

Blues +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-110

Over 5.5

-110

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

St Louis Blues Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 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 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.1
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24.8
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 24
• Hits: 24.5
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.5

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Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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