NY Islanders vs Pittsburgh: High Stakes as Penguins Look to Dominate with Defensive Unit & Crosby Leading the Offense
The New York Islanders are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a game with high stakes. The Islanders have the second best record in the Metropolitan Division with a
Game outlook
The New York Islanders are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a game with high stakes. The Islanders have the second best record in the Metropolitan Division with a 17-18 record, while the Penguins are near the bottom with a 16-13-4 record. Both teams are looking to improve in the Eastern Conference, and the upcoming game will surely bring out the best in them. Pittsburgh is the betting favorite opening at -124, while NHL Picks can provide the best betting advice for a win.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Islanders +104 | Penguins -124
Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-230) | Penguins -1.5 (+190)
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 excelling offensively this season, with Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat leading the offence and other key players such as Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri and Jean-Gabriel Pageau chipping in. Defensively, Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov have been effective but the rest of the team has been struggling. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been showing a .911 save percentage and has saved 6.6 goals above the average. The Islanders are ranked 11th in power rankings with an overall record of 17-18, 21st in offense (3.06 per game) and 22nd in defense (3.38 per game).