Islanders vs. Penguins Prediction & Odds
The Islanders will take on the Penguins at 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday night and wit the home team’s success in this series, is Pittsburgh the smart play on the moneyline?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
047 New York Islanders (+114) at 048 Pittsburgh Penguins (-138); o/u 6
7:00 p.m. ET, Monday, February 20, 2023
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Islanders vs. Penguins Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 58% of bets are on the Penguins’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
New York Islanders DFS SPIN
Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves in a 6-2 loss in Boston on Saturday. It was an Everest-like challenge for Varlamov and the Isles, who were on their heels all night. The Bruins are now an NHL-best 23-2-3 at home. Varlamov has lost two straight games, one in overtime and this one in regulation. Overall, he’s 10-7-2 with a 2.82 GAA and .911 save percentage.
Pittsburgh Penguins DFS SPIN
Evgeni Malkin scored twice Saturday in a 5-2 loss to New Jersey. Malkin reached the 20-goal plateau early in the first on the power play. It’s the 14th season he has hit that mark. At 36, Malkin continues to deliver star-quality production. He has 21 goals and 35 assists (56 points) in 55 games this season. Almost half (25) of his points have come with the man advantage.
Islanders vs. Penguins NHL Betting Trends
Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings
Over is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 overall
Over is 7-3-1 in Penguins last 11 home games
Over is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record
Islanders vs. Penguins NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The Islanders are just 15-37 in their last 52 games in Pittsburgh, while the home team in this series has won four straight. The Islanders are also 1-7 in their last eight road games, are 1-4 in their last five games overall and are 1-7 in their last eight games playing on one day of rest. On the other side, the Penguins are 4-1 in their last five games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game and are 38-17 in their last 55 games when playing a team with a losing record.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS -138
