Panthers vs. Islanders: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Florida Panthers (46-21-5) have -198 moneyline odds to win when they host the New York Islanders (30-26-15), who have +164 odds, on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSFL, and MSGSN.

You can see the Islanders-Panthers matchup on ESPN+, BSFL, and MSGSN.

Panthers vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, BSFL, and MSGSN
  • Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, BSFL, and MSGSN
  • Favorite: Panthers (-198)
  • Underdog: Islanders (+164)
  • Over/under: 6

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Panthers and Islanders Betting Trends

  • Florida and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in 33 of 72 games this season.
  • New York has combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 44 of 71 games this season.
  • The teams average 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’s total.
  • These teams together surrender 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’sgame’s over/under.
  • The Panthers have won 40 of their 57 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (70.2%).
  • The Islanders have won 15, or 41.7%, of the 36 games they have played while the underdog this season.

Panthers Stats & Insights

  • The Panthers are ranked 13th in the NHL with 232 goals this season, an average of 3.2 per contest.
  • On defense, the Panthers have been the strongest unit in NHL action, giving up 175 total goals (just 2.4 per game).
  • With a +57 goal differential, they’re ranked second-best in the league.
  • The Panthers have a 9.6% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 23rd in the NHL.
  • The Panthers have earned five shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 22.4 hits and 13.1 blocked shots per game.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Panthers have gone 4-5-1 (65.0% of possible points).
  • They are scoring at a 2.8 goals-per-game average (28 total) over that span.
  • On the defensive end, the Panthers have given up 2.7 goals per game (27 total) in those 10 matchups.

Islanders Stats & Insights

  • The Islanders have the league’s 22nd-ranked scoring offense (211 total goals, 3.0 per game).
  • The Islanders’ 235 total goals allowed (3.3 per game) rank 22nd in the NHL.
  • They have a -24 goal differential, which ranks 25th in the league.
  • The Islanders’ collective 9.8% shooting percentage ranks 20th in the league.
  • The Islanders have shut out their opponent four times this season.
  • In their past 10 matchups, the Islanders have gone 3-6-1 to earn 60.0% of the possible points.
  • They have averaged 2.8 goals per game (28 total) during that time.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Islanders have given up 3.1 goals per game (31 total) over those 10 matchups.

Panthers Key Players to Watch

  • One of Florida’s most productive offensive players this season is Sam Reinhart, who has 84 points (51 goals, 33 assists) and plays an average of 20:15 per game.
  • Through 71 games, Matthew Tkachuk has 23 goals and 56 assists.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky (32-16-3) has a goals against average of 2.4 on the season, and 1309 saves. His .914 save percentage ranks 13th in the league.

Panthers Player Props

  • Sam Reinhart Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
  • Sam Reinhart Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
  • Matthew Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230, Under Odds: +175)
  • Matthew Tkachuk Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Carter Verhaeghe Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
  • Carter Verhaeghe Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)

Islanders Key Players to Watch

  • Mathew Barzal is a top offensive contributor for his team with 73 points (one per game). He has totaled 22 goals and 51 assists in 70 games (playing 19:47 per game).
  • Noah Dobson has made a big impact for New York this season with 65 points, thanks to nine goals and 56 assists.
  • Ilya Sorokin has a record of 22-19-11 in 52 games this season, conceding 158 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 1534 saves and a .906 save percentage, 31st in the league.

Islanders Player Props

  • Brock Nelson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125)
  • Brock Nelson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +190)
  • Bo Horvat Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)
  • Bo Horvat Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160)
  • Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160)
  • Mathew Barzal Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120)

Panthers vs. Islanders Injuries

  • Panthers: Jonah Gadjovich: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Islanders: Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season)

Panthers vs. Islanders Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Panthers (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Panthers 4 – Islanders 2

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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