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Islanders and Panthers Face Off in Crucial Playoff Matchup: Florida Favored With -210 Betting Line

In this article, the upcoming matchup between the New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers is discussed as both teams aim to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Islanders played Tampa Bay on Saturday night before facing the Panthers. Florida, on the other hand, defeated Chicago in their previous game. The Panthers have a recent winning record against the Islanders, including a victory earlier in the season. Florida is the favored team in the upcoming game with a betting line of -210.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Islanders +180 | Panthers -210
• Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-160) | Panthers -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 68%.

New York vs Florida Stats

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders entered Saturday's game against Tampa Bay on a hot streak, having won six straight games. They currently sit fifth in the Metropolitan Division with a 23-20-7 record, 21 points behind the Capitals for the top spot. Despite their strong defensive play, they are struggling offensively, ranking 25th in goals per game and 32nd in power play success. In their recent game against Philadelphia, they shut out the Flyers with a 3-0 victory, with goals coming from Simon Holmstrom, Marc Gatcomb, and Kyle Palmieri. Goalie Ilya Sorokin made 23 saves in the win. New York's power ranking is 28th overall, with their offense ranked 24th and defense ranked 12th.

Florida Panthers Analysis

The Florida Panthers secured their second consecutive victory and fifth in the last seven games by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks at home. With a record of 31-19-3, the Panthers are leading the Atlantic Division by three points over Toronto. They are ranked 9th in the league for goals per game, averaging 3.19, and 15th for goals against, allowing an average of 2.92 goals per contest. The team also ranks 8th in power play success, converting on 24.2% of their opportunities, and 15th in penalty killing, successfully navigating 79.4% of their shorthanded situations. In their game against Chicago, the Panthers dominated with a 44-25 edge in shots on goal. Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk, Evan Rodrigues, and Carter Verhaeghe all contributed to the scoring in the 5-1 victory. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves to secure the win. The Panthers are in 3rd place in the power rankings and are known for their strong offense, ranking 9th in the league for scoring.

Islanders on Winning Streak Face Panthers in Tight Back-to-Back Matchup

The upcoming match marks the second game of a back-to-back for both teams, with the Panthers enjoying the advantage of playing both games at home and having competed earlier on Saturday. In contrast, the Islanders had a late game on Saturday night. Despite this, the Islanders have been on a winning streak with six consecutive victories and eight wins in their last ten matches. If Sorokin starts both games of the back-to-back, the Islanders may have the advantage in the goaltending department over Knight. Although Florida has a stronger offensive lineup, this game is projected to be a close one-goal contest. Since the money line for the Panthers is high, it may be advisable to consider taking the puck line with the visitors in this situation.

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