Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Betting Picks & Predictions
The NHL season continues with a matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams have struggled recently, with the
Game outlook
The NHL season continues with a matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams have struggled recently, with the Penguins holding a record of 5-7-1 and the Islanders at 4-6-2. The game is set for 7:30 ET at UBS Arena in Elmont, NJ. New York is the favorite to win with a -132 opening line that has not moved. I will provide my picks and predictions on the side and total for this game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins +115 | Islanders -132
Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-225) | Islanders -1.5 (+190)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing a challenging road back to the postseason after missing out for two consecutive years. Coach Mike Sullivan and his team have had a tough start to the new season, with a record of 5-4. Despite a six-game losing streak, they have managed to bounce back with two recent wins against Anaheim and Montreal. Their latest victory saw goals from Sidney Crosby and Blake Lizotte, with standout goaltending from Alex Nedeljkovic. Overall, the Penguins rank 19th offensively and 31st defensively in the league. They are currently priced at +340 to make the playoffs and -450 to miss. With a power ranking of 16, Pittsburgh ranks 21st in offense, 29th in defense, and has a record of 5-6 this season.