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NHLThu 8 Oct, 19:30 United States time

Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders prediction

UBS Arena

Chicago BlackhawksAway
2.6 : 2.8
projected goals
New York IslandersHome
50%Blackhawks
50%Islanders
Eagle safe pickBlackhawks +2
-369

Quick answer

Our prediction for Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders is New York Islanders to win, with a 50% chance, but it is a close call. We project Chicago Blackhawks 2.6 and New York Islanders 2.8. Our best bet is Blackhawks +2 at -369.

Prediction
New York Islanders to win
Chance
50%
Projected score
Chicago Blackhawks 3, New York Islanders 3
Projected total
5.4 goals
Best bet
Blackhawks +2 at -369

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Blackhawks +2
79% chanceFair price -3692 units
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Eagle bold pick

Blackhawks to win
44% chanceFair price +1291 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives New York Islanders 50% and Chicago Blackhawks 50%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    New York Islanders won 1 of their last 5 and Chicago Blackhawks won 3 of their last 5. Chicago Blackhawks come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    New York Islanders won 5 of their last 13 games at home. Chicago Blackhawks won 3 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    New York Islanders score 2.3 goals a game and let in 3.4. Chicago Blackhawks score 2.4 and let in 3.5. Their recent games average 5.7 and 5.9 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, New York Islanders won 1 and Chicago Blackhawks won 1. The last one ended New York Islanders 3, Chicago Blackhawks 4.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Blackhawks +2 has a 79% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Islandersrest between games-2%
  • Blackhawksrest between games-2%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders: New York Islanders shade it

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

New York Islanders host Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL on Thu 8 Oct, 19:30 at UBS Arena. Our prediction for Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders is New York Islanders to win, with a 50% chance, but it is a close call. We project Chicago Blackhawks 2.6 and New York Islanders 2.8. Our best bet is Blackhawks +2 at -369.

New York Islanders form

New York Islanders have 7 wins and 13 losses in their last 20 games, with 46 goals scored and 67 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 8 losses from 13. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Chicago Blackhawks form

Chicago Blackhawks have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 47 goals scored and 71 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins and 7 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. New York Islanders won 1, Chicago Blackhawks won 1. Last time out it finished New York Islanders 3, Chicago Blackhawks 4.

Our call

We expect Chicago Blackhawks to score about 2.6 goals and New York Islanders about 2.8. That points to New York Islanders to win. Our safest bet is Blackhawks +2 at -369. Our bold bet is Blackhawks to win at +129.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

IslandersBlackhawks
Games played2020
Wins76
Losses1314
Goals scored4647
Goals conceded6771
Scored per game2.32.4
Conceded per game3.43.5
Home record5W 8L3W 7L
Away record2W 5L3W 7L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Islanders spreadCoversFair
Islanders -1.529%+246
Islanders -0.544%+125
Islanders +0.561%-156
Total goalsOverUnder
4.566%34%
5.549%51%
6.532%68%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Islanders +3.5 wins if Islanders win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Latest news on these teams

All news
NHL

New York Islanders Add Defenseman Logan Stanley On One Year Deal

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Logan Stanley to a one year contract just days before their season opener against Toronto.

27 Sept 2026

Questions people ask

Who will win Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders?

Our prediction for Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders is New York Islanders to win, with a 50% chance, but it is a close call. We project Chicago Blackhawks 2.6 and New York Islanders 2.8. Our best bet is Blackhawks +2 at -369.

What is the projected score for Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders?

We project Chicago Blackhawks 2.6 and New York Islanders 2.8, about 5.4 goals in total.

How are New York Islanders playing?

New York Islanders have 7 wins and 13 losses in their last 20 games, with 46 goals scored and 67 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 8 losses from 13. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

How are Chicago Blackhawks playing?

Chicago Blackhawks have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 47 goals scored and 71 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins and 7 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, W, newest first.

What happened when New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks last met?

It ended New York Islanders 3, Chicago Blackhawks 4. In the last 2 meetings New York Islanders won 1 and Chicago Blackhawks won 1.

What is the best bet for Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders?

Blackhawks +2 at -369, with a 79% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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