After splitting the first two games in their series with the Florida Panthers, the New York Islanders head back home hoping for better results in front of their friendly fans than they have recently been accustomed to. Since the start of April, the Isles are just 1-2-1 at the Barclays Center while allowing four goals per game.
- The OVER is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings between the Islanders and Panthers.
- Vincent Trocheck will not play in Game 3, but travelled with the Panthers and could go in Game 4.
- This will be the first playoff game in the history of the Barclays Center.
John Tavares’ third period goal in Game 2 extended his point streak to six games, as the All-Star has notched six goals and seven assists in the Islanders’ past six outings. Tavares has shed his regular season struggles against the Panthers that saw him put up just one assist in three games.
After an up-and-down performance in Game 1, Roberto Luongo had a fantastic second outing in the series with 41 saves on 42 shots. Though it is unlikely to affect the veteran, it is interesting to note that Luo has never played a game in his career at the Barclays Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the New York Islanders in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -120 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Sunday's contest. The over-under total was at 5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.2-2.1 win for the Panthers on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Islanders are 46-28-10 so far on the season. The Florida Panthers, meanwhile, are 48-27-9. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen New York go 35-41-8 and the Panthers go 34-32-18 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Florida injuries news.
The Panthers - Islanders odds would favor the Panthers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 24 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Florida is at No. 6.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 2.83 goals per game, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.49 goals allowed. The Islanders power play is averaging 18.45% while the Panthers defense kills off 79.56% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Florida's last 12 games when playing NY Islanders
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 7 games
- NY Islanders is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games at home
- NY Islanders is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
Next Betting Matchups
Florida at New York, Wednesday, April 20th
