| 9-18-5 | December 12, 2013, 09:00 PM | Jobing.com Arena | 17-8-5 |
NHL wagering interest swings to the Phoenix vs New York battle on Thursday at Jobing.com Arena as the Coyotes try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.
The Coyotes bring a 17-8-5 record to the battle against the 9-18-5 Islanders. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Phoenix go 18-11-1 so far and the Islanders go 17-14-1.
View New York Islanders vs Phoenix Coyotes Odds and Stats.
Bettors looking to side with the Coyotes in this one found them earlier as -200 Favorite on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
The Coyotes sit at No. 11 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Islanders sit at a No. 29 on the same chart.
Last time out for New York, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Sharks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +275 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 3-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Avalanche on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Coyotes at +115 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Phoenix's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 3.23 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.47 goals allowed. The Coyotes power play is averaging 21.36% while the Islanders defense kills off 71.29% of their penalties.
Next up:
New York home to Montreal, Saturday, December 14th
Phoenix home to Hartford , Saturday, December 14th
