Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Betting Picks & Predictions
The 2024-25 NHL season continues with the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the New York Islanders in a Metropolitan Division matchup on Saturday, December 28 at UBS Arena in
Game outlook
The 2024-25 NHL season continues with the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the New York Islanders in a Metropolitan Division matchup on Saturday, December 28 at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The Islanders, who have won their last three games against the Penguins, are favored to win with opening odds of -140 that have remained unchanged. In their previous meeting in November, the Islanders secured a 4-3 shootout victory over the Penguins. This game promises to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins +125 | Islanders -140
Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-210) | Islanders -1.5 (+174)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 58%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently on a strong run of form, going 4-1-1 in their last six games with standout performances by Michael Bunting and Sidney Crosby. Despite their offensive prowess, the Penguins struggle defensively, allowing an average of 3.64 goals per game. Goalies Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic have had mixed performances this season. The team ranks 15th in goals scored and 7th in power-play percentage. However, they are ranked 19th in power rankings, with a below-average defense and a record of 16-15-5. Take advantage of the best sports betting promos to stay updated on their performance.