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

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In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks are 3-6-1 while totaling 25 goals against 28 goals conceded. On 23 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (30.4%).

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Islanders 3, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-191)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders (11-12-7 overall) have a 3-7-10 record in contests that have needed overtime.
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 recorded only 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 recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 7-1-1.
In the 13 games when it 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 (9-17-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in games that have required OT this season.
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.
When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-9-1 record).
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals nine times, earning 14 points from those matchups (7-2-0).
This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in seven games and registered six points with a record of 3-4-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 2-6-0 (four points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 6-11-2 to register 14 points.

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