NY Islanders vs Winnipeg Prediction: Two Points for the Jets

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between NY Islanders vs Winnipeg, which will take place on March 5th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

NY Islanders

The Islanders haven't exactly set the world on fire this season. Patrick Roy was under pressure because of some lineup problems in the Islanders' camp, but even when things improved, the results didn't get any better. It's pretty clear that the team doesn't have much of a shot at the playoffs, as they're currently sitting in 14th place with 61 points in the overall East standings. The Islanders had a terrible game the day before in the New York derby, beating the Rangers for the third time this season without even getting a chance (0-4).

Winnipeg

Meanwhile, Winnipeg's doing really well this season. The Jets are top of the overall Western Conference table with 88 points, eight ahead of second Dallas. There's no doubt that Scott Arniel is leading the Jets to the Stanley Cup, and the chances are looking really good. But they recently lost to Nashville 1-2, ending an 11-game winning streak. And then there was also 1-2 in a shootout from Philadelphia.

H2H Meetings

The Islanders and Jets played each other once in February, with the Jets coming out on top (4-3).

Bookmakers' Options

The bookie company 1xbet thinks Winnipeg will be stronger in the next NHL match. You can bet on them to win in regulation time (1.916) or in overtime and a shootout (1.569). If the Islanders win (including OT and BUL), you can get 2.541, and if they win in three periods, you can get 3.42.

The pros at the bookie's office set the total at 5.5 pucks. For a bet on the total (5.5) pucks, they're offering a 1.90 coefficient, and for the reverse line with the total ynder, it's 1.981.

Expert Betting Tips

We're not expecting the Islanders to win the next time they meet. The Islanders' results don't inspire much confidence, and they've got a second day of back-to-back games coming up. The first one would have been a success, but the team disgracefully lost to the Rangers in the derby (0-4). Meanwhile, Winnipeg's been doing awesome, with 11 wins in the last 13 games, leading the West. And after two losses in a row, the Jets had a few days to work on their mistakes and rest. We reckon the Jets will be able to make amends for their losses here by taking care of their opponent.

Our picks:

W2 for 1.83

H2 (-1) for 2.09

CS 1:4 for 9.50