The New York Islanders are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Pittsburgh Penguins need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders lost to the Flames, Kraken, and Rangers during this streak. The New York Islanders are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring on 23.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Nelson leads New York with 23 goals, Noah Dobson has 51 assists and Mathew Barzal has 164 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.31 goals per game and are killing 70.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Sorokin has given up 120 goals on 1,326 shots faced, and Semyon Varlamov has allowed 45 goals on 511 shots.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins recently beat the Blackhawks while losing to the Panthers and Kings. The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 2.87 goals per game and are scoring on 13.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 31 goals, Erik Karlsson has 31 assists, and Jake Guentzel has 185 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.63 goals per game and are killing 81.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed 83 goals on 963 shots faced, and Alex Nedelijkovic has given up 43 goals on 532 shots.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Facts
- The Penguins have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Islanders and Penguins.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Penguins’ last seven games as home favorites against the Islanders.
- The Penguins have won the third period in each of their last four night games following a home loss.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The Islanders have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Penguins.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last 14 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Islanders have lost the first period in seven of their last eight night games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last 19 games as underdogs.
New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been hit or miss all season, and they’re not a team I’m eager to back in the underdog role. However, the Islanders have had even more troubles this season and that defense cant be trusted on the road. The Penguins played the Islanders twice in December and outscored them 10-1 in those two meetings. The Penguins play their best hockey at home, and it’s only a matter of time before that offense comes to life. Give me the home favorite.