NY Islanders vs Chicago Prediction: the Hosts to Earn Points

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between NY Islanders vs Chicago, which will take place on December 13th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

NY Islanders

We can't say that the Islanders are in great shape. In their last five games, the Islanders have only managed to win twice – 4-3 over Carolina and 4-2 over Ottawa. They lost the other three, but one of them went to overtime – they lost 1-2 to Montreal. So, New York is still in the running for the wild card. The team is currently in tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings, with 29 points.

Chicago

Chicago finally ended their five-game losing streak in an unexpected way. In the previous match, the Hawks managed to beat the Rangers 2-1 on the road. The latter are not playing at their best at the moment, but the visitors' solid defense made the difference. Two games ago, Chicago was losing to Boston 2-4, and then to Winnipeg 2-4. The Hawks are currently second-to-last in the Western Conference standings with 20 points.

Expert Betting Tips

We think it's a good idea to bet on the first team to win confidently. While Chicago did beat the Rangers in the last game, the second New York club won't be a match for them. After one victory, the Blackhawks usually have three or four losses in a row. It's also worth noting that the Islanders will be playing in front of their crowd, which should give them a lot of confidence. All in all, we don't think the Hawks have much to play for in this meeting.