New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders are set to face off in the second game of a back-to-back set on Sunday night. Pittsburgh dominated Philadelphia in their
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders are set to face off in the second game of a back-to-back set on Sunday night. Pittsburgh dominated Philadelphia in their previous contest, while New York suffered a heavy loss to Buffalo. The Islanders have a recent advantage in their matchups against the Penguins, including a shootout win in their most recent meeting. Pittsburgh is the favored team according to betting odds. The outcome of their matchup on Saturday night at the UBS Arena is still pending.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Islanders +102 | Penguins -120
Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-250) | Penguins -1.5 (+210)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 55%.
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders have been struggling this season, currently tied for seventh in the Metropolitan Division. They are 28th in goals per game, 23rd in goals against per game, and last in both power play success and penalty killing. In their recent game against Buffalo, they were outshot and outscored, ultimately losing in a blowout. With a power ranking of 29, the Islanders are ranked 26th in offense and 20th in defense. If you're looking to bet on NHL games, consider working with the best NHL handicappers to maximize profits.
Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a victory against the Philadelphia Flyers with a strong offensive performance, winning for the third time in four games heading into the Christmas break. The Penguins currently stand fourth in the Metropolitan Division, 14 points behind the top spot and six points back of a guaranteed playoff position. They excel in power play success, ranking 7th in the league, while also performing well in penalty killing. In their recent game against Philadelphia, the Penguins dominated in the first period, taking a 4-1 lead with goals from Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, Michael Bunting, and Phillip Tomasino. Although the Flyers narrowed the gap in the second period, Pittsburgh secured the win with goals from Bunting, Sidney Crosby, and Blake Lizotte in the third period. Goalie Tristan Jarry made 24 saves in the victory. The Penguins have a power ranking of 19 and rank #18 for offense, averaging 3.00 goals per game. The New York team has struggled in their recent matchups against Pittsburgh, going 0-1-2 in their last three games.