The New York Islanders look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Pittsburgh Penguins arrive at Barclays Center on Friday.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.1-2.6 win for the Islanders on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Islanders currently sport a record of 20-17-4. The Pittsburgh Penguins are 20-19-3. Betting totals have seen the Islanders post a 27-11-3 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Penguins have gone 21-19-2 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The New York Islanders sit at No. 16 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pittsburgh Penguins sit at a No. 4 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 3-ranked offense (3.44 goals per game) against a Pittsburgh Penguins defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.17 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.17% rate while the Penguins have a 81.63% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 4-0 loser as they battled the Hurricanes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at +131 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, New York was a 6-4 loser on the road against the Flyers. Bettors on Philadelphia at -138 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh home to Boston, Sunday, January 7th
New York home to New Jersey, Sunday, January 7th