Once upon a time, the Detroit Red Wings were a regular on the NHL betting playoff scene. But their status as a perpetual playoff contender had a long-term price. For the past several years, the Red Wings have had to endure a full rebuild. Too many seasons of drafting far from the top of the board depleted its roster. Finally, Detroit is climbing back into becoming a playoff contender. Although the playoffs are likely a year or two away. In like manner, the Islanders are a playoff hopeful. And New York is in a position to make it this year.
Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Islanders NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, January 27, 2023, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | UBS Arena, Elmont, New York |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Red Wings | +1½ (-175) | 5½ (-120) | +150 |  |
| Islanders | -1½ (+155) | 5½ (EV) | -170 | |
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Red Wings at Islanders SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, the sportsbook betting handle should be split evenly between these two teams. Neither team has been a playoff regular. Nor have they been dominant this season. And both teams have good fan followings. So gamblers will get an honest line.
Detroit Red Wings Team Overview
The Detroit Red Wings are 19-18-8 with 202-4 under the total. Overall, the Red Wings rank 22nd for goal scoring, 19th for the power play, 21st for goals against, and 21st for penalty killing. Detroit is in the 7th wild card position. In turn, they trail the Pittsburgh Penguins by eight points for the final spot.
Late on, the Red Wings are battling a slump. Detroit has only two wins in their previous nine games. Four of their last six games went over the total.
New York Islanders Team Overview
In sum, the New York Islanders are 23-20-5 with 21-25 under the total. The Islanders have NHL metrics of 24th for goal scoring, 27th for power plays, 10th for goals against, and 4th for penalty killing. The Islanders are in 4th place in the Eastern Conference wild card race. New York trails the Pittsburgh Penguins by three points for the final spot.
In like manner to Detroit, the Isles are slumping. New York has only one payout in its previous nine games. Only two of its last nine games went over the total.
Last year was a tough transition for the Islanders. Finally, after waiting for an eternity, the Islanders moved into the UBS Arena. It was the state-of-the-art facility that the franchise and its fans had longed for. But the move meant New York had to play on the road for the first month of the season. They never recovered and fired highly respected head coach Barry Trotz in a controversial move.
Now Lane Lambert is the head man of the Isles. Lambert was the top assistant under Trotz. A lot of fans and gamblers asked why New York bothered making a change. But general manager Lou Lamoriello is a mystery man. He has been known to change winning coaches at odd times. So far, New York has the same problems that harmed Trotz. The Islanders lack scoring and skill. They have to rely on defense and goaltending to survive.
Red Wings at Islanders SBG Free Picks
On the whole, this is a fairly even NHL betting matchup. Thus, the Red Wings will offer a better price and value.
Red Wings at Islanders SBG Best Bet: Detroit Red Wings.