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Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Buffalo Sabres (6-13-3) play the third game of a three-game set on the road against the New York Islanders (14-6-4) Sunday with a noon ET puck drop at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Below, we analyze the Sabres-Islanders odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Sabres at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

Money line: Sabres +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Islanders -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Sabres +1.5 (-155) | Islanders -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Sabres at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Jonas Johansson (0-2-0, 3.90 GAA, .902 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (3-2-1, 2.16 GAA, .909 SV%, 2 SO)

Johansson is likely to get the starting nod after Carter Hutton coughed up five goals on 29 shots in Saturday’s matinee loss in Game 2 of this three-game set. Johansson faced the Isles Thursday and he also allowed five goals in a 5-2 loss, but he made 40 saves.

Sorokin turned aside 16 of the 18 shots he faced in a 5-2 win Thursday against the Sabres, and he also blanked them in Buffalo Feb. 16.

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Sabres at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 5, Sabres 2

Money line (ML)

Backing the Islanders (-225) will mean you need to risk more than two times your potential return, which is just a little more expensive than my personal money line limit of -180.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS -1.5 (+125) is the way to go, even with their backup netminder. The rookie Sorokin has been special, especially against the Sabres, beating them twice, including the one shutout.

The Isles won Thursday’s game against the Sabres 5-2, and they took Saturday’s matinee game 5-2, so why change things up now?

That’s three puck line covers in four meetings to date.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (+110) is plus-money, and it worked out the past two meetings in this three-game set. New York has the potential to take care of the Over all on its own, and as long as Buffalo can sneak at least one or two past Sorokin, the Over is a good play yet again.

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Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Buffalo Sabres (6-12-3) play the second of a three-game set on the road against the New York Islanders (13-6-4) Saturday for a 1 p.m. ET puck drop at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Below, we analyze the Sabres-Islanders odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Sabres at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Sabres +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Islanders -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Sabres +1.5 (-155) | Islanders -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +120 | U: -145)

Sabres at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton (1-6-1, 3.18 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Semyon Varlamov (10-4-3, 2.10 GAA, .927 SV%, 3 SO)

Hutton is projected as the starter after Jonas Johansson allowed five goals on 45 shots in Thursday’s series opener on the Island. With a back-to-back Saturday and Sunday, we’ll likely see Johansson again Sunday.

Hutton has really struggled, winning his only start Jan. 18 in Philadelphia. He has dropped his past five starts, including a 3-0 loss at home against the Islanders. Hutton was actually solid in that one, turning aside 21 of 23 shots, but the offense gave him no support.

Varlamov was sharp Tuesday in New Jersey, stopping 28 of 29 shots, and he was just 12 seconds shy of his fourth shutout of the season. He is projected to make his third start of the season against the Sabres.

Varlamov is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .947 SV% in his two previous starts this season against Buffalo. Look for the Isles to roll on in the second of this three-game series.

Sabres at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 5, Sabres 2

Money line (ML)

The Islanders (-225) will cost you two times your potential return, and while they’re expected to win against the Sabres (+185), there is just no value here. Play the puck line for a better wager. PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS -1.5 (+125) is a much better play on home ice against the offensively-challenged Sabres +1.5 (-155). They won Thursday’s game by a 5-2 count against the Sabres, and they have covered the puck line in two of the previous three meetings with Buffalo so far this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (+120) will cost you a little extra, but the Islanders have the potential to take care of the Over on their own with little help from the Sabres.

If Buffalo can contribute anything, the Over is a solid play. They have totaled three goals in the first three meetings with New York, so don’t expect much more than a goal or two, though.

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Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Buffalo Sabres (6-11-3) square off with the New York Islanders (12-6-4) Thursday with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Below, we analyze the Sabres-Islanders odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Sabres at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Sabres +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Islanders -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Sabres +1.5 (-175) | Islanders -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under: 5 (O: -130 | U: +115)

Sabres at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton (1-6-1, 3.18 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Semyon Varlamov (10-4-3, 2.10 GAA, .927 SV%, 3 SO)

Hutton is handling the everyday duties with Linus Ullmark on the shelf due to injury. Hutton has dropped five straight starts, including a 3-0 loss at home against the Islanders Feb. 16. He allowed 2 goals on 23 shots.

Varlamov allowed just one goal on 29 shots Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, and he was 14 seconds away from his fourth shutout of the season before a late goal with an extra attacker. He is 2-0-0 with a 3 goals allowed and a .947 SV% in his two starts against the Sabres this season. Varlamov is also 6-0-2 with a 2.09 GAA and .934 SV% in eight starts at home.

Sabres at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 5, Sabres 1

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-200) are slightly over my personal money line limit of -180, but sometimes you have to make an exception.

New York has been red-hot, vaulting within two points of the first-place Washington Capitals in the East Division. The Sabres enter on an 0-3-1 skid, and they have scored just two total goals in their previous three outings.

Facing the Islanders isn’t a cure for the ills of the Sabres, either. Buffalo has dropped six in a row against the Isles, and each of their past six trips to Long Island, as well.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS -1.5 (+145) are a good play on the puck line, as they have won by 2 or more goals in six of their past eight victories, including two of their victories over the Sabres.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (+125) on the alternate line is risky considering the Sabres have been shut out in two of their past three games, but the Islanders are 5-1-1 to the Over in their past seven home games and 3-1-2 in their past six as a home favorite.

The New York offense should be able to pile up plenty of goals against Hutton and could even take care of the Over without any help from the Sabres.

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New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Islanders (8-4-3) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-6-1) Thursday for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below we analyze the Islanders-Penguins NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Islanders at Penguins: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Islanders +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Penguins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Islanders +1.5 (-275) | Penguins -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Islanders at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov (7-2-2, 1.89 GAA, .931 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (3-5-1, 3.74 GAA, .875 SV%)

Varlamov is expected to be in the crease for the third time this season against the Pens. He allowed three goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 Feb. 6 victory against them and three goals on 35 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss against the Pens Feb. 11, also at Nassau Coliseum.

Jarry will get a chance to redeem himself for a 4-3 loss Feb. 6, on the road against the Islanders. He allowed four goals on 26 shots in that outing. He has allowed three or more goals in each of his past five starts, and he has struggled to come anywhere near his All-Star form of a season ago.

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Islanders at Penguins: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 5, Penguins 3

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (+105) are the play in this one, as Varlamov has been red-hot this season. The Penguins (-125) just haven’t been getting very consistent goaltending from Jarry this season, and that’s the difference here. Look to Varly and the Isles to get it done on the road. The Isles have won seven of the past nine meetings in this series, including four of the past five in Pittsburgh.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Islanders +1.5 (-275) are just too expensive on the puck line, so take them straight up instead. The road team has won five of the past seven in this series, so there is no need for insurance. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-115) is the best play on the board here, as Jarry will cough up plenty of goals. In fact, the Islanders have a chance to come very close to hitting the Over all on their own. The biggest worry with taking the Over is Varlamov, and how hot he has been this season. But the Over is 5-0 in the past five meetings between these two teams, so keep hitting the Over until the Under starts to come through on a regular basis.

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New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Islanders (6-4-3) visit the Buffalo Sabres (4-4-2) Monday for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below we analyze the Islanders-Sabres NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Islanders at Sabres: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:13 a.m. ET.

Money line: Islanders -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Sabres +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread/ATS: Islanders -1.5 (+195) | Sabres +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

Islanders at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov (6-2-2, 1.98 GAA, .930 SV%, 3 SO) at Linus Ullmark (3-1-2, 2.56 GAA, .914 SV%)

Varlamov has been up and down this season. He started 3-0-0 with two shutouts, and then he went 0-2-1 with 11 goals allowed in his final three starts of January. Since flipping the calendar to February, he has been hot again, going 3-0-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .937 SV% in four starts.

Ullmark has had a flare for the dramatic so far this season. Four of his past five games have not been decided in regulation. He has two wins and a loss in a shootout, and a loss in overtime. He has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his six appearances.

Islanders at Sabres: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 3, Sabres 1

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-140) have actually struggled on the road, going 1-6 in the past seven away from the Island. However, a meeting with the Sabres might be the elixir to cure their ills on the road. New York has won eight of the past 10 meetings in this series. Buffalo is just 2-10 in its past 12 as an underdog.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS -1.5 (+195) are worth a small-unit play as you can nearly double up if the Isles hit the puck line. New York has covered the puck line in each of its past two wins, and four of its six victories.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-130) is the best play on the board in this game as Varlamov and Ullmark have had it on lockdown this season. Ullmark has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his six starts so far, while Varlamov has allowed three or fewer goals in nine of his 10 outings. This will be a defensive slog with very few scoring chances.

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Boston Bruins at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Boston Bruins at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Boston Bruins (10-1-2) come off a two-game sweep of the New York Rangers and relocate to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Saturday to play the New York Islanders (5-4-3). Puck drop will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Bruins-Islanders NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Bruins dropped the Rangers 3-2 in overtime Wednesday and then by a 1-0 score Friday in the first half of this back-to-back. The Islanders suffered a 4-3 shootout loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday and were off Friday.

Bruins at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bruins -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Islanders +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread/ATS: Bruins -1.5 (+220) | Islanders +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Bruins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask (6-1-1, .906 SV%, 2.31 GAA) vs. Semyon Varlamov (5-2-2, .929 SV%, 1.98 GAA)

Rask is coming off his best outing of the season with 33 saves on 35 shots in Wednesday’s win over the Rangers. He has backstopped the Bruins to three straight wins and has gotten them at least one point in all but one of his eight starts.

Varlamov’s numbers through nine games are strongly buoyed by his back-to-back shutouts to open the season, but he turned in his third clean sheet Monday by stopping all 30 shots he faced from the Rangers. He blanked the Bruins earlier this season by stopping all 27 shots he faced.

Bruins at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 2, Bruins 1

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (+110) can be backed for what would be a slight upset on home ice. The Bruins are 1-4 straight up in their last five games when playing on no rest.

Boston dominated possession in its first meeting with the Islanders this season, posting a 5-on-5 Corsi For rating of 63.77% and registering 56.25% of the scoring chances at full strength. New York had more high-danger shot attempts.

The Bruins were able to rest Rask Friday by turning to backup Jaroslav Halak for Game 2 against the Rangers, but Varlamov has stymied Boston once already this season and returned to top form earlier this week before taking a 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday.

Side with the rested home time.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Stick with the upset win for the Islanders, and PASS on the expensive puck line play.

At -275 odds, a $10 bet on the Isles to lose by just a single goal would return a profit of just $3.64.

Over/Under (O/U)

Stick with the UNDER 5.5 (-135) in what’s expected to be another goalie battle.

The last seven head-to-head clashes have gone 0-6-1 against the projected total, and Boston enters Saturday on a run of three consecutive Unders.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-5-1) visit the New York Islanders (5-4-2) Thursday for a 7 p.m. puck drop. Below we analyze the Penguins-Islanders NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:54 a.m. ET.

Money line: Penguins -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Islanders -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Penguins -1.5 (+230) | Islanders +1.5 (-300)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Penguins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (2-4-1, 3.95 GAA, .857 SV%) at Semyon Varlamov (5-2-1, 1.88 GAA, .932 SV%, 3 SO)

Jarry has allowed four goals in each of his past two starts, including the most recent meeting Saturday at this very same venue in a 4-3 loss. He made 22 saves on 26 shots, but he allowed a power-play goal to Islanders C Anders Lee with just 2:44 to go in regulation for the difference maker.

Varlamov started the season on fire with a pair of shutouts, but he went 0-2-1 with 11 goals allowed in three starts from Jan. 26-30. He has since bounced back, going 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .951 SV% in two February starts. Varlamov was on the winning end of Lee’s late heroics in Saturday’s game, making 28 saves against 31 shots.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 4, Penguins 2

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-105) are a good bet in this home meeting against the Penguins as Varlamov has been a real difference maker. On the flip side, Jarry has struggled for the Pens. Head coach Mike Sullivan is giving Jarry a little bit of a longer leash, hoping the goaltender can work through his struggles and return to his All-Star form.

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Against the spread (ATS)

New York’s price of +1.5 (-300) is to chalky. However, the alternate line of ISLANDERS -1.5 (+260) is worth a small-unit play. The Isles are coming off a 2-0 win over the New York Rangers last time out, and three of their five wins also have covered the puck line. They’re a good play here as you can more than double your initial wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-105) is a risky play based on Varlamov but also a good play based on Jarry’s recent performances. As long as the Penguins can strike for at least two goals against the red-hot Varly, you should be OK for a successful Over ticket. Just go lightly.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-4-1) travel to meet the New York Islanders (3-4-2) at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Islanders NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Penguins -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Islanders -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Penguins -1.5 (+240) | Islanders +1.5 (-300)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Penguins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (2-3-1, .859 SV%, 3.92 GAA) vs. Semyon Varlamov (3-2-1, .924 SV%, 2.00 GAA, 2 SO)

Jarry hasn’t appeared since Jan. 28. Casey DeSmith started the most recent game for the Penguins, and then they were off for a couple of days due to a COVID-19 issue with the New Jersey Devils. Jarry hasn’t faced the Islanders since the 2017-18 season. He is 3-0-0 with a 1.62 GAA, .940 SV% and a shutout in three career starts against the Isles.

It’s been a tale of two seasons for Varlamov already. He went 3-0-0 with a 0.33 GAA and two shutouts in his first three starts, and he is 0-2-1 with an .855 SV% in his previous three outings. Last season against the Penguins he was 1-0-1 with a 3.84 GAA and .886 SV% in two outings.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 4, Penguins 3

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-105) are a good play at home against a Penguins side that is well-rested. New York is rested, too. The Isles haven’t played since Jan. 31 in Philadelphia, as the Buffalo Sabres were unable to travel for a two-game Tuesday-Thursday set due to COVID concerns.

The Isles went 0-3-2 on a brutal road trip, but return to home ice where they’re a perfect 2-for-2. Look for the home cooking to get the Isles going again.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Islanders +1.5 (-300) are far too expensive for the goal of insurance in the event of a loss on the spread. Three of their past four games were one-goal contests and they were on the short end of each.

In their three victories, two have also covered the puck line, although they haven’t hit a winner since Jan. 21 against New Jersey. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-120) is the trend for both teams lately, and the rust of having not played in a little while will also help keep the scoring low.

The Under is 4-1 in Pittsburgh’s past five overall, and the Under is 3-0-1 in New York’s past four at home. The Under is also 9-2-1 in the past 12 overall for the Isles.

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Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Buffalo Sabres (4-4-2) play the first of a two-game road set against the New York Islanders (3-4-2) at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Tuesday for a 6 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Sabres-Islanders NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Sabres at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Sabres +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Islanders -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Sabres +1.5 (-250) | Islanders -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Sabres at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Linus Ullmark (3-1-2, 2.56 GAA, .914 SV%) at Semyon Varlamov (3-2-1, 2.00 GAA, .924 SV%, 2 SO)

Ullmark is projected as the starter. He is coming off a 4-3 shootout win over New Jersey on Saturday. He allowed just three goals on 34 shots in that seesaw affair. Ullmark coughed up three goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss in New York Dec. 14, 2019 in his only appearance against the Islanders last season.

Varlamov started out like a ball of fire, posting shutouts in his first two outings, while winning each of his first three with only one goal allowed. The bottom has dropped out as he has gone 0-2-1 with a 3.64 GAA and .855 save percentage across his past three starts.

Sabres at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 4, Sabres 2

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-135) are a good bet to bounce back on home ice. The Sabres (+115) are just 2-10 across their past 12 as an underdog, and they have dropped eight of the past 10 meetings with the Isles, including each of their past five on the Island.

Against the spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS -1.5 (+200) are worth a look with the potential to double up, although they’re only worth a small-unit wager. This is risky the way Varlamov has been leaking oil lately but worth a shot based upon Buffalo’s awful trends in the series.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (+110) is a good value at plus-money, although it might take a late empty-net goal to get you across the finish line. You’ll be going against all recent team trends and series trends, which point to the Under being the play. But based upon Varly’s shoddy play lately, and Buffalo allowing 11 goals over the past three outings, the Over is worth a look.

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New York Islanders at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s New York Islanders at Philadelphia Flyers NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Islanders (3-4-1) wrap up a two-game set against the Philadelphia Flyers (6-2-1) at Wells Fargo Center Sunday with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Islanders-Flyers NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Islanders at Flyers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Islanders +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Flyers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Islanders +1.5 (-275) | Flyers -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Islanders at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

Ilya Sorokin (0-2-0, 3.57 GAA, .875 SV%) at Brian Elliott (2-0-0, 1.98 GAA, .938 SV%, 1 SO)

Sorokin is expected to make his third start of the season. In his first NHL outing (Jan. 16) he was thrust into action, as Semyon Varlamov was injured in pregame warmups; Sorokin and the Isles lost 5-0 to the New York Rangers. He was more prepared last Sunday, allowing just two goals on 24 shots in a 2-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. In each of his appearances, the Islanders’ offense has given him zero goals of support.

Elliott coughed up three goals on 26 shots last time out, Tuesday in New Jersey. He picked up the win in his second consecutive outing. Unlike Sorokin, the Flyers offense has provided 8 total goals of offensive support in his two starts.

Islanders at Flyers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Flyers 3, Islanders 2

Money line (ML)

The FLYERS (-125) picked up the overtime win by a 3-2 score Saturday, and you can expect a similar performance in Sunday’s back end of the double dip. Sorokin is due to get some semblance of offensive support, but Elliott has been steady and will outperform the Russian rookie.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Flyers -1.5 (+220) are a tempting play, as you can more than double up your investment. The Islanders have dropped five in a row on the road; however, these games are usually close, and you can’t count on Philly to win by more than 2 goals. PASS, and focus more on the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-135) is the way to go, despite the overall trends in the head-to-head meetings. While the Over is 8-3 in the past 11 meetings in Philadelphia, and 14-5-1 in the past 20 meetings overall, the Under cashed Saturday. The two backup goaltenders are some of the better understudies in the league, and the goals will be hard to come by. Look to the Under for the win.

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