The New York Islanders (28-24-7) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (27-19-9) Monday. The opening faceoff at PPG Paints Arena is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
New York is 1-2-2 over its last 5 games. The Islanders’ lone win in that span came was a 5-4 victory against this Pittsburgh club Friday. This return game is taking place with just 1 game in between for each side. New York lost 6-2 at the Boston Bruins Saturday.
The Penguins followed up their Friday setback against New York with a 5-2 home loss to the New Jersey Devils Friday. The 10 goals allowed in the back-to-back losses mark the most Pittsburgh has yielded in back-to-back games since Dec. 27-28.
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Islanders at Penguins odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Islanders +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Penguins -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Islanders +1.5 (-210) | Penguins -1.5 (+170)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)
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Islanders at Penguins projected goalies
Ilya Sorokin (18-17-5, 2.44 GAA, .923 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (16-5-5, 2.65 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO)
Sorokin was between the pipes for the Friday meeting with the Pens. He did yield 4 goals, but Pittsburgh fired 44 shots in that game. The 3rd-year netminder owns a .909 SV% across 7 career starts against the Pens.
Jarry is getting back between the pipes after a 9-game stint on the shelf due to an upper-body injury. In 1 previous start against the Isles this season, he yielded 5G on 42 shots. Jarry owns a .922 SV% at home.
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Islanders at Penguins picks and predictions
Prediction
Penguins 3, Islanders 2
Moneyline
The Isles and Pens are tied with 63 points and hold the two Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference. A horde of pursuers are upon them, so Monday’s contest is a key match-up. Pittsburgh is 15-7-4 on home ice, is getting healthier of late and has a special-teams advantage. The PENGUINS (-150) are a solid play in this revenge spot.
Puck line/Against the spread
AVOID.
Jarry’s return is likely a plus, but there is some gray area in the prognostication after his week-and-a-half off.
Over/Under
The Under is a lean but it’s pricey here. PASS.
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