New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators: Senators will have a tough second day of back-to-back

Prediction for the NHL New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators match, which will take place on February 2. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

The Islanders have three defeats in their last four games, but they have also faced formidable opponents. The New Yorkers lost to Toronto (1:3), Los Angeles (2:3) and Minnesota (3:4), while they beat Philadelphia (4:3). The Islanders are in sixth place with 36 points, 11 behind fourth-placed Washington and eight games fewer in the Metropolitan Division.

Ottawa lost to Anaheim (1:2) after losing to Carolina (2:3 in a penalty shot), but they were stronger than Edmonton in the last game. The Senators managed to beat their opponent in overtime (3:2). As for Ottawa's standing in the Atlantic Division standings, they are in seventh place with 32 points and are 21 points behind the playoffs.

We think the Islanders will be closer to a victory. They're not entirely lost, and they can move up in the standings, unlike Ottawa. Now there is a great opportunity, as the hosts are fully prepared for this meeting, while it is the second day of a back-to-back for the guests. Prediction: Islanders win + Total Over (3.5).

• W1+Total Over 3.5 for 1.89
• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 2.00
• Winning Margin 1 by 3 for 7.10