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Islanders vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Islanders Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [12/15/2024]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Sunday's NY Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks matchup.
The Chicago Blackhawks and NY Islanders will lock horns in the NHL at United Center on Sunday, with puck drop at 3:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Islanders as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NY Islanders-Chicago game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Islanders with a win probability of 60%, while the Blackhawks have 40%."
For expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Islanders vs. Blackhawks predictions page.
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Isles vs. Hawks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's action between the Blackhawks and Islanders at United Center is scheduled to commence at 3:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Time: 3:00PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: United Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Islanders vs. Blackhawks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any NY Islanders vs. Chicago picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL game between the Islanders and Blackhawks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 60% chance of beating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+140) | +1.5 (-162) |
| Moneyline | -190 | +170 |
| Total | o5.5 (+102) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Islanders vs. Blackhawks matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Islanders vs. Blackhawks?
According to our model, NY's Brock Nelson is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Blackhawks.
Our projections give Nelson a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Islanders star is a 35.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 7.7% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 7.0% |
| Anders Lee | 6.2% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 6.4% |
| Taylor Hall | 5.9% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 4.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 35.9% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 33.7% |
| Anders Lee | 30.2% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 30.3% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 28.3% |
| Taylor Hall | 27.3% |
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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