The New York Islanders face off against the Montreal Canadiens in a crucial matchup for the Islanders" playoff hopes. The Islanders (36-28-12) are clinging to a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Canadiens (22-42-12) have been eliminated from playoff contention. This game presents a golden opportunity for the Islanders to gain points against a struggling opponent.
The Islanders are in a tight race for the playoffs and every point matters. The Canadiens, on the other hand, are playing spoiler and could potentially disrupt the Islanders" postseason push.
The Islanders hold an advantage in the season record, with 36 wins compared to the Canadiens" 22.
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New York Islanders Aim to Cool Off Canadiens at Home
The upcoming game between the New York Islanders and the Montreal Canadiens will be played on:
- Date: Thursday, November 4th, 2024
- Time: 11:30 PM UTC (convert to your local time zone)
- Location: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York, USA
Expect a chilly night at UBS Arena with temperatures hovering around 40°F (4°C).
The Islanders are red-hot, winning four straight games, while the Canadiens have cooled off after early-season success. New York has dominated the recent season series, winning seven of the last ten meetings. Both teams are looking to climb the standings in their respective divisions, with the Islanders chasing a Wild Card spot and the Canadiens clinging to a playoff position in the Atlantic.
Isles In Tight Race Aim to Steamroll Canadiens
The New York Islanders (36-28-12) are in a heated battle for a playoff spot, while the Montreal Canadiens (21-42-13) are already out of contention. With a home-ice advantage and desperation fueling their fire, the Islanders look poised to overpower the Canadiens. Here"s a breakdown of the matchup and our betting picks for the [team A vs B] picks [date].
Our Picks: Isles In Tight Race Aim to Steamroll Canadiens
The New York Islanders (36-28-12) are in a heated battle for a playoff spot, while the Montreal Canadiens (21-42-13) are already out of contention. With a home-ice advantage and desperation fueling their fire, the Islanders look poised to overpower the Canadiens.
New York Islanders ATS: The record at home this season isn"t great with 15-21 ATS at home. This means they"ve failed to cover the spread in 21 out of 36 home games. The Islanders are 1-7 Against the Spread in their last 8 games. Overall, based on recent performance, the Islanders might not be the best ATS pick.
New York Islanders ATS: The Montreal Canadiens have a strong record Against the Spread (ATS) this season. 48-27 ATS overall and 24-14 ATS on the road. The Canadiens are on a hot streak, winning 4 out of their last 5 games and covering the spread in all 4. Based on their overall and road ATS record, and their recent hot streak, the Canadiens could be a good pick Against the Spread.
Pick 1: Islanders Win & Over 5.5 Goals (-110)
The Islanders are playing some of their best hockey of the season, winning four straight games. Their offense has been clicking, averaging 3.2 goals per game during this stretch. Meanwhile, the Canadiens struggle defensively, allowing over 3.4 goals per game. This one has the potential for a high-scoring affair, with the Islanders ultimately emerging victorious.
Pick 2: Brock Nelson Over 0.5 Goals (+125)
Nelson has been a key offensive contributor for the Islanders all season, leading the team with 38 goals. With the Canadiens" shaky defense, Nelson has a good chance of getting on the scoresheet in this matchup.
