Islanders vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - November 21

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The New York Islanders (7-7-5) go on the road against the Detroit Red Wings (7-9-2, losers of three in a row) at Little Caesars Arena. The game on Thursday, November 21 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's game.

The Red Wings have totaled 23 goals over their last 10 games, while giving up 31 goals. A total of 24 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in 11 power-play goals (45.8%). They are 3-5-2 over those contests.

Islanders vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final result of Red Wings 4, Islanders 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (+105)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders have a 7-7-5 record overall, with a 3-5-8 record in games that have required overtime.
  • In the eight games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-2-4 record (good for eight points).
  • In the two games this season the Islanders registered only one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
  • New York has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Islanders have scored at least three goals 11 times, and are 7-1-3 in those games (to record 17 points).
  • In the seven games when New York has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 11 points after finishing 5-1-1.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 4-3-1 (nine points).
  • The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 3-2-4 to record 10 points.

Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings (7-9-2 overall) have posted a record of 1-2-3 in games that have gone to OT this season.
  • Detroit has earned eight points (3-0-2) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Red Wings registered only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
  • Detroit has three points (1-2-1) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Red Wings have earned 11 points in their nine games with three or more goals scored.
  • Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal in five games this season and has registered four points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent, Detroit is winless (0-4-0) this season.
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 7-5-2 to record 16 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank Islanders AVG Red Wings AVG Red Wings Rank
27th 2.53 Goals Scored 2.56 25th
13th 2.95 Goals Allowed 3.33 22nd
10th 30.2 Shots 24.7 31st
23rd 29.6 Shots Allowed 32.4 29th
31st 12.28% Power Play % 32% 3rd
31st 67.5% Penalty Kill % 66.67% 32nd

Islanders vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel

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