Islanders vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - November 23

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The New York Islanders (7-8-5) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they face the St. Louis Blues (9-11-1) at home on Saturday, November 23 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.

Over the past 10 games for the Blues, their offense has totaled 23 goals while their defense has allowed 33 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored three goals (14.3% conversion rate).

Islanders vs. Blues Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Islanders 3, Blues 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-166)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders have a 7-8-5 record overall, with a 3-5-8 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • In the nine games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-3-4 record (good for eight points).
  • In the three games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
  • New York has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Islanders are 7-1-3 in the 11 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 17 points).
  • In the seven games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 5-1-1 to register 11 points.
  • In the eight games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 4-3-1 (nine points).
  • The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 3-3-4 to record 10 points.

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have posted a record of 4-1-5 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 9-11-1.
  • St. Louis has earned 13 points (6-4-1) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Blues scored just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
  • St. Louis has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Blues have scored more than two goals in nine games, earning 15 points from those contests.
  • This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in five games has a record of 2-3-0 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 3-4-0 (six points).
  • The Blues have been outshot by opponents 12 times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank Islanders AVG Blues AVG Blues Rank
27th 2.45 Goals Scored 2.43 29th
12th 2.9 Goals Allowed 3.38 26th
12th 29.9 Shots 26.2 28th
23rd 29.7 Shots Allowed 29.1 20th
31st 12.07% Power Play % 14.89% 27th
30th 69.77% Penalty Kill % 76.79% 23rd

Islanders vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel

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