Betting on today’s Islanders and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under on BetMGM for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Penguins are the favorite to win at home vs. the Islanders.
New York Islanders Preview
Going into the game against Pittsburgh, the Islanders hold a 17-9-9 record. They have a 9-4-3 record when favored and 8-5-6 as underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 7-5-3 record this season, and they are 10-4-6 at home.
On offense, the Islanders are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 22nd in the league. Coming into the game, the Islanders have 5-2 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 12-7.
Entering the game, goalie Ilya Sorokin has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 11-5, and his save percentage is 1.0%.
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview
For the season, the Penguins currently hold an overall record of 17-13-4. On the road, Pittsburgh has gone 8-7-3 and they are 9-6-1 at home. Their current record places them 7th in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 11th in the Eastern conference.
When looking at their offense, the Penguins have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 26th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. Looking at how the Penguins’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 26th in power play goals and 20th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic gets the start and has made nine starts this season. His record at this point is 5-2, and his save percentage is 0.46%.
The Islanders held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 4-0-0 record. When examining the puck line, the Islanders had a 2-2 record.
The Islanders held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 4-0-0 record. When examining the puck line, the Islanders had a 2-2 record.
How to Bet Penguins vs. Islanders in New York
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Islanders winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Islanders straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line. With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Islanders +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6.5