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Blackhawks vs. Islanders Prediction: Islanders Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [12/12/2024]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Chicago Blackhawks vs NY Islanders matchup.
The NY Islanders will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at UBS Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Islanders as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Chicago-NY Islanders game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Islanders with a win probability of 63% and the Blackhawks with 37%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blackhawks vs. Islanders predictions page.
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Hawks vs. Isles Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Islanders and Blackhawks at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Blackhawks vs. Islanders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Chicago vs. NY Islanders picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Blackhawks vs. Islanders Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Blackhawks and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 63% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Blackhawks vs. Islanders Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blackhawks | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+140) |
| Moneyline | +164 | -190 |
| Total | o5.5 (-105) | u5.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blackhawks vs. Islanders Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Blackhawks vs. Islanders matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Blackhawks vs. Islanders Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Islanders?
According to our model, NY's Brock Nelson is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Nelson a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 36.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 5.3% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 5.2% |
| Taylor Hall | 4.9% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 7.8% |
| Anders Lee | 6.8% |
| Bo Horvat | 6.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 27.8% |
| Taylor Hall | 24.9% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 23.9% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 36.0% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 33.5% |
| Bo Horvat | 32.7% |
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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