The New York Islanders (11-12-7) and Chicago Blackhawks (9-17-2) face off at UBS Arena on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders fell to the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

In the past 10 outings for the Blackhawks, their offense has totaled 25 goals while their defense has allowed 28 (they have a 3-6-1 record in those games). In 23 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (30.4% conversion rate).

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Islanders 3, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-189)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders (11-12-7 overall) have a 3-7-10 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
New York has 12 points (3-3-6) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
New York has lost all four games this season when it scored two goals.
The Islanders have scored three or more goals 17 times, and are 11-2-4 in those games (to record 26 points).
In the nine games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 7-1-1 to register 15 points.
When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 5-6-2 (12 points).
The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Islanders finished 6-4-5 in those contests (17 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 2-2-4 record in overtime contests this season and a 9-17-2 overall record.
Chicago has earned six points (2-4-2) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-9-1 record).
The Blackhawks have earned 14 points in their nine games with three or more goals scored.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has registered six points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 2-6-0 (four points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 14 points in those games.

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