Will the Islanders pull off the upset on Thursday night when they visit the Blues at 8:00 p.m. ET? Or is there a smarter play in tonight’s Islanders vs. Blues matchup from Enterprise Center?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
013 New York Islanders (+100) at 014 St. Louis Blues (-120); o/u 6.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 22, 2024
Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
TV: NHLPP/ESPN+
Islanders vs. Blues: Public Bettors Backing Islanders
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 62% of bets are on the Islanders moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Sorokin Hangs on for OT Win
Ilya Sorokin stopped 37 shots in Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins. As has been the case too often this season, the Islanders squandered a lead in the third period as the Pens scored twice in under a minute to erase a 4-2 deficit. Sorokin was able to force OT though after facing 16 shots in the final frame alone, and Adam Pelech rewarded the netminder with a win. Sorokin has just one regulation loss in his last eight starts, going 4-1-3, but his 2.97 GAA and .907 save percentage over that stretch are in line with an overall disappointing campaign.
Faulk Shifts to Long-Term IR
Justin Faulk (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday. A timetable for his return remains unclear, but he is eligible to be activated whenever he’s ready to play. Faulk, who was last in the lineup Jan. 23, has 19 points, 90 shots on goal, 77 blocked shots and 52 hits in 31 appearances this season.
Islanders vs. Blues Betting Trends:
Islanders are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games
Blues are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games played in February
Islanders are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games on the road
Blues are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games played on a Thursday
Islanders vs. Blues Betting Prediction
Take the over. The over is 4-1 in the Islanders’ last five games overall, is 9-3 in their last 12 games when playing on the road against St. Louis and is 4-1 in their last five games played in the month of February.
Islanders vs. Blues Prediction: OVER 6.5