NY Islanders vs Ottawa Prediction: the Hosts Will Earn Two Points

Prediction for the NHL match between NY Islanders vs Ottawa, which will take place on March 16th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Islanders have had a decent season and even got a chance to make the playoffs. They currently sit fourth in the Metropolitan Division standings and eighth in the Eastern Conference with 72 points. Despite a splendid series of six straight wins, the Islanders suffered two losses, 0-3 to Los Angeles and 0-4 to Buffalo.

Ottawa Senators are struggling in the Atlantic Division standings and are in 15th place in the Eastern Conference with only 58 points, making the playoffs unlikely. Recently, they encountered a seven-game losing streak, but they managed to turn things around with two consecutive victories: 2-1 over Pittsburgh and 3-2 over Columbus.    

The Islanders are the favorites in this battle. This is because they still have chances for a playoff spot. So, the team needs to improve after two embarrassing shutouts. In contrast, Ottawa has no tournament motivation and will hardly go out of their way to win. We recommend betting on the home team's final victory.