The New York Islanders (11-12-7) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (9-17-2) at UBS Arena on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders lost to the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 in their most recent outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which team we pick to come out on top in Thursday's action on the ice.

In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have recorded a 3-6-1 record after totaling 25 total goals (seven power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 30.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 28 goals in those games.

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Islanders 3, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-190)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have finished 3-7-10 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 11-12-7.
In the 12 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-3-6 record (good for 12 points).
In the five games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
New York has lost all four games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Islanders have scored three or more goals 17 times, and are 11-2-4 in those games (to register 26 points).
In the nine games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 7-1-1.
When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 5-6-2 (12 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 6-4-5 to register 17 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 9-17-2 this season and are 2-2-4 in overtime matchups.
Chicago has earned six points (2-4-2) in its eight games decided by one goal.
This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has five points (2-9-1) when scoring two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals nine times, earning 14 points from those matchups (7-2-0).
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has registered six points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 2-6-0 (four points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Blackhawks finished 6-11-2 in those contests (14 points).

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