Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders 1/28/23 – Both the New York Islanders and the Vegas Golden Knights will face off in the All-Star break. The Golden Knights are at the top of the Pacific Division with a 29-17-3 record, while the Islanders are at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with a 23-22-5 record. The Golden Knights are likely to lead in this game according to NHL betting tips.
Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders
Date & Time: Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: UBS Arena
Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders Betting Odds
Golden Knights
Moneyline: -111
Puckline: +1.5 (-278)
Total: 5.5 over (-125)
Islanders
Moneyline: -111
Puckline: -1.5 (+218)
Total: 5.5 under (+102)
Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights are enjoying a fantastic season, with their offense scoring 3.16 goals per match. Jack Eichel, Chandler Stephenson have scored 51 assists and 26 goals to led the top line. However, the rest of their offense has been outstanding. William Karlsson, Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith have combined for 44 goals, 53 assists, while defenseman Alex Pietrangelo added five goals, 26 assists, and 26 points to help open up offense. Although the offense has been outstanding, defense has improved and allows 2.88 goals per match.
Their offense has let them down and they are averaging 2.88 goals per match, compared to 1.92 goals per match in January. Anders Lee, Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson have scored 46 goals each and 72 assists respectively, but the rest has been terrible. Seven active skaters only have seven goals and opponents can easily eliminate this hapless offense. Although the offense has been terrible, defense has improved and allows only 2.80 goals per match.
Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders Against the Spread
Golden Knights are 5-0 in their last 5 games. Golden Knights are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Golden Knights are 14-8 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Golden Knights’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Golden Knights’ 27 last games at home.
New York Islanders are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Islanders are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Islanders are 15-11 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Islanders’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Islanders’ 24 last games at home.
Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders Free Pick
While the Islanders hope to end a tough month on a high note, the Golden Knights are determined to dominate this game from both ends of the ice. With a strong performance on the road, the Golden Knights expected to claim the victory as per latest NHL betting sites.
Free Pick: Vegas Golden Knights (-111)
