The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders meet Tuesday in NHL action at the UBS Arena. Here’s a Islanders vs Penguins Prediction. This article will include a Islanders vs Penguins Pick.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Rangers, lost to the Senators, and they play the Sabres next. The Penguins have won 7 of their last 9 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.37 goals per game and are scoring 26.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 27 goals, Erik Karlsson has 30 assists, and Bryan Rust has 125 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.87 goals per game and are killing 84 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 72 goals on 674 shots faced, while Tristan Jarry has given up 36 goals on 396 shots.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders lost to the Predators and Capitals, and they play the Devils next. The Islanders have split their last 12 games.
The New York Islanders are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring 16 percent of their power play opportunities. Bo Horvat leads New York with 21 goals, Mathew Barzal has 32 assists and Anders Lee has 136 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 2.71 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. David Rittich has allowed 59 goals on 589 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 80 goals on 953 shots.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Islanders have won eight of their last nine night games following a road loss.
- The Penguins have lost six of their last seven games at UBS Arena.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won each of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Islanders have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Penguins have won the first period in each of their last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Islanders’ last seven games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Penguins’ last eight road games against the Islanders following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven Tuesday appearances.
- Kyle Palmieri has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Rickard Rakell has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Islanders rank 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.71).
- The New York Islanders rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.98%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (26.76%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.97%).
Islanders vs Penguins Prediction
Two teams are on the end of a back-to-back; usually I give the edge to the home team, but the Islanders have to travel as well. Moreover, the Penguins are playing their best hockey of the season right now. The Islanders are just one of those teams that does the opposite of what I predict. They’re not a team I can figure out. The value is still with the Penguins and the more favorable price given their current form. The Penguins have also seen some of their best results on the road this season. I’m going to side with the Penguins.