New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Pick and Betting Preview

PPG Paints Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the visiting New York Islanders on Saturday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins were listed earlier today as -225 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 6.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Penguins to win this game 3.4-2.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The New York Islanders will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 29-29-7 this season, while the Penguins are 36-25-4. New York is 39-23-3 on the totals; Pittsburgh is 35-28-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs New York injuries news.

The Islanders - Penguins odds would favor the Penguins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Pittsburgh is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New York is at No. 30.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.26 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 31 at 3.6 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 26.44% while the Islanders defense kills off 74.73% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

New York lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Canadiens on March 02. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at +118 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 8-4 loser as they battled the Bruins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -120 were rewarded, while the 12 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

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