Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MSGS. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Islanders are favored to win at home against the Penguins at Caesars.
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview
Coming into their game vs. New York, the Penguins are 15-13-4. They are 9-8-3 when favored and 6-5-1 as the underdog. For away games this season, they have a 7-7-3 record, while they are 8-6-1 when playing at home.
For their offensive performance, the Penguins come in averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, which is 28th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 10th in the league. The Penguins went 9-7 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 6-6.
Entering the game, goalie Tristan Jarry has started 22 games this season. His current record stands at 9-11, and his save percentage is 0.8877551020408163%.
New York Islanders Preview
This season, the Islanders have put together an overall record of 16-8-9. When playing on the road, New York has gone 7-5-3, while their home record stands at 9-3-6. Their current record places them 2nd in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 3rd in the Eastern conference.
Offensively, the Islanders come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 21st position in the league. This season, the Islanders have a 4-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 12-6 record.
Goalie Ilya Sorokin gets the start and has made 21 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-4, and his save percentage is 0.9897959183673469%.
In the season series from last season, the Islanders took the victory, with a 3-0 record. The Islanders went 4-0-4 against the puck line in these matchups.
In the season series from last season, the Islanders took the victory, with a 3-0 record. The Islanders went 4-0-4 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Islanders vs. Penguins in New York
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Penguins to cover. Even if the Islanders secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Penguins should cover the puck line. With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Penguins +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6