San Jose vs NY Islanders Prediction: the Hosts Will Keep Losing

Prediction for the NHL match between San Jose vs NY Islanders, which will take place on March 8th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

San Jose

This season has been similar to previous ones for San Jose. They started in the underdog group and have only had occasional decent stretches that did not affect their standings. They are also facing problems with Mackenzie Blackwood, Matt Benning, Ty Emberson, Alexander Barabanov, Logan Couture, and Tomas Hertl injured. The lineup was mediocre even with them, so watching the team without them is painful. As a result, the Sharks failed eight straight games and are now in 15th place in the Western Conference standings.

NY Islanders

Although the season is challenging for the Islanders, they have started to earn points since the change of head coach, improving their standings. Therefore, they have a real chance of making the playoffs. Patrick Roy took some time to connect with the roster, and they are now producing excellent results. They have won their last four games, beating Dallas 3-2, Detroit 5-3, Boston 5-1, and St. Louis 4-2. The Islanders have climbed to ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings, just four points behind the top-8.

Expert Betting Tips

San Jose and the Islanders are approaching their upcoming matchup differently. The Californians failed their last eight games, and numerous injuries exacerbated the situation. In contrast, the Islanders are on a great run, having won their last four straight. They now see the backs of their direct competitors in the battle for the Cup Final Eight from the Eastern Conference. Roy's team will not rest on their laurels. The game against the league outsider presents an excellent opportunity to gain another two points. 

San Jose has no chance of making the playoffs and continues to amuse the public with spectacular hockey, regardless of the results. In the last nine games, the Sharks have totaled 70 shots on goal, averaging 7.78 per game. During this period, Californians have conceded an average of 4.20 goals per game, 42 goals overall.