The New York Islanders will try to be nasty hosts on Monday when the Florida Panthers pay a visit to Barclays Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New York Islanders were listed earlier today as -135 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.8-2.5 victory for the Islanders. 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 Islanders sit at 37-21-8 on the season; in comparison, the Florida Panthers are currently 38-21-9. Looking to wager on the totals? New York is 26-35-5 OU, and Florida is 26-29-13 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Florida injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New York Islanders rated this week at No. 7 and the Florida Panthers sitting at No. 15.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 6-ranked offense (2.88 goals per game) against a Florida Panthers defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.46 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.58% rate while the Panthers have a 81.58% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Florida, they were a 5-4 Sportsbook as they battled the Flyers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Panthers at -154 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
New York lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Bruins on March 12. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -114 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Florida at Montreal, Tuesday, March 15th
New York at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 15th