NHL Betting Preview - Vancouver Canucks Underdogs vs New York Islanders at Vancouver
New York pays a visit to Vancouver on Tuesday, hoping to shut down the Canucks snipers in hockey action at Rogers Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New York Islanders were listed as -150 favorites on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5 before betting started earlier on Tuesday at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-1.8 victory for the Islanders. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Vancouver Canucks bring a 24-25-12 record to the battle against the 33-20-7 Islanders. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Vancouver go 23-24-14 so far and the Islanders go 23-33-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs New York injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Vancouver Canucks at No. 28 and the New York Islanders at No. 7 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vancouver's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 2.43 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.48 goals allowed. The Canucks power play is averaging 17.49% while the Islanders defense kills off 87.43% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New York was a 3-1 loser on the road against the Oilers. Bettors on Edmonton at +127 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Vancouver was a 4-1 loser at home against the Sharks. Bettors on San Jose at -161 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Winnipeg, Thursday, March 3rd
Vancouver home to San Jose, Thursday, March 3rd