Keep reading to see our Penguins vs Islanders NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Penguins hold a 5-7-1 record so far.
- The Penguins are are averaging 2.9 goals per contest so far.
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
- The Islanders host the Penguins with a record of 4-6-2.
- New York is 15th in power play goals this season.
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.
Penguins vs Islanders Preview
The Penguins and Islanders are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Penguins.
Penguins vs. Islanders Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders
- Where: Elmont at UBS Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 5th
- Betting Odds NYI -1.5, PIT +111 | NYI -131 O/U 6
Penguins Preview: Can the Penguins Offense Score Enough in Elmont?
Pittsburgh improved to 5-7-1 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.
Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, who held the Canadiens scoreless until the third period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.
Sidney Crosby netted his 4th and 5th goals of the season in Pittsburgh’s 3-1 win over Montreal. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year. Crosby was efficient, scoring on two of his three shots on goal, while Lizotte scored on his only shot.
The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and scored their second goal on a power play. Pittsburgh had 14 giveaways and scored their first goal 4:03 into the game.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic posted a 96.2% save percentage with 25 saves, and Pittsburgh's defense added 5 takeaways and 19 hits.
Islanders Preview: Will New York Come Through as Home Favorites?
After a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders’ record dropped to 4-6-2. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.
All of the Islanders’ goals came in the second period. Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22, and Brock Nelson found the net with just 8 seconds left in the period, narrowing the Rangers’ lead to 3-2 at that point.
In their latest game, the Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only scored twice. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with his goal coming just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.
New York had 23 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal, and Simon Holmstrom added his fourth assist. Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee also contributed assists, bringing their season totals to four and three, respectively.
The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the second period. After closing the gap to 3-2, they conceded two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the Islanders' defense had 17 hits and 12 takeaways.
Penguins vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Pittsburgh has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, New York has an puck line record of 4-6 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- The last three games that New York was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Penguins have an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-2 against the spread.
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