Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Betting Picks & Predictions
In the final game of the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the New York Islanders. Despite winning seven of their last 10 games, the Penguins will
Game outlook
In the final game of the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the New York Islanders. Despite winning seven of their last 10 games, the Penguins will unfortunately miss the playoffs by at least one point with a 38-31-12 record. On the other hand, the Islanders have secured the three seed in the Metropolitan Division with an impressive 38-27-16 record and eight wins in their last 10 games. Both teams are looking to end the season on a high note and the upcoming game is anticipated to be an exciting matchup. The Penguins are the betting favorite at -130 with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for our NHL Premium Picks from our expert analysts!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins -130 | Islanders +110
Spread: Penguins -1.5 (+190) | Islanders +1.5 (-230)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season despite a strong offensive performance, with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin leading the top line with impressive goal and assist numbers. Other forwards like Bryan Rust, Reilly Smith, and Rickard Rakell have also contributed to the team's scoring. Defensemen Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang have provided additional offensive support from the blue line. However, the team has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.00 goals per game. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic has been a bright spot with a solid save percentage and goals-against average. Overall, the Penguins are ranked 20th in offense, 14th in defense, and have a record of 5-6 this season, resulting in a power ranking of 23.