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Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Islanders
The Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at UBS Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Islanders as -213-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for New York, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Kings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Kings at -134 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at +218 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 9-17-2 SU
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 16 games
New York:
Team record: 11-12-7 SU
NY Islanders is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
NY Islanders is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
NY Islanders is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at New Jersey Saturday, December 14
New York at Chicago Sunday, December 15