In the match between Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders, the home team is considered the favorite. Detroit has the advantage of playing at home and a more diverse attacking lineup. Meanwhile, the Islanders have lost their last five games and are struggling. Taking into consideration Detroit's strong performance at home, it can be concluded that they have a greater chance of winning. Therefore, placing a bet on Detroit to win at odds of 2.29 seems like a reasonable choice.
The match between the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Islanders is expected to be a battle for a playoff spot. Both teams have defensive issues but score a lot of goals. Detroit has been performing well at home, while New York has been struggling on the road. Considering the inconsistency of both teams, I would venture to guess that the game will be high-scoring. Therefore, I believe that the total over 5.5 goals is a good choice for a bet.