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The New York Islanders (7-6-3) and San Jose Sharks (7-11-1) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. EST at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, Calif. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Islanders are favored at -142 on the moneyline, with the Sharks +120 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-102o / -118u).
Let's get into our Islanders vs. Sharks predictions and NHL picks.
Islanders vs. Sharks Prediction
- Pick: Under 6.5 (-118)
Our New York vs. San Jose best bet is Under 6.5 total goals, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
Islanders vs Sharks Odds
- Islanders vs. Sharks puck line: Islanders -1.5 (+180), Sharks +1.5 (-218)
- Islanders vs. Sharks over/under: 6.5 (-102o / -118u)
- Islanders vs. Sharks moneyline: Islanders -142, Sharks +120
- Islanders vs. Sharks best bet: Under 6.5 (-118)
Islanders vs. Sharks Preview
The Islanders are on a three-game losing streak, but each loss came against Cup contenders: the Oilers, Hurricanes, and Devils. They'll look to get back on track against a struggling Sharks team.
San Jose has now lost five in a row, giving up four or more goals in three consecutive games. This team had some intrigue coming into the year given their young talent, but they've been a massive disappointment so far.
Looking at the odds, I'm not comfortable paying -142 for the Islanders as road favorites on the moneyline. Yes, they've been the better team, with the Sharks playing abysmal hockey, but it's too pricey for my preference.
Instead, we'll target the total and go with Under 6.5. Both the Islanders (24th) and Sharks (30th) are having a tough time putting the puck in the net. The Isles have struggled on the power play, coming in at 29th, but they've been good on the penalty kill (5th). This could help keep the game lower-scoring than the number suggests.
With both teams struggling to score, I like Under 6.5 at -118, especially with a goaltender like Ilya Sorokin between the pipes for the Isles.
As the Islanders have performed poorly on defense in the last three games, this is the ideal get-right spot against a struggling Sharks team. I'm projecting a clean road game where they limit scoring chances and keep the total under the number.
Best Bet: Under 6.5 (-118, DraftKings)
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