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

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (38-31-12) are favorites when they visit the New York Islanders (38-27-16) on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 PM ET on TNT, Max, and SportsNet PT. The Penguins are -130 on the moneyline to win, while the Islanders have +110 moneyline odds.

Check out the Penguins-Islanders matchup on TNT, Max, and SportsNet PT.

Penguins vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds

  • When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TNT, Max, and SportsNet PT
  • Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
  • TV Channel: TNT, Max, and SportsNet PT
  • Favorite: Penguins (-130)
  • Underdog: Islanders (+110)
  • Over/under: 6

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Penguins and Islanders Betting Trends

  • In 45 of 80 matches this season, Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
  • New York has played 47 games this season that ended with more than 6 goals.
  • These teams average a combined six goals per game, zero more than this game’s total.
  • Combined, these teams give up 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game’s total.
  • The Penguins have won 23 of their 45 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (51.1%).
  • This season the Islanders have won 19 of the 42 games, or 45.2%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Penguins Stats & Insights

  • The Penguins offense’s 249 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 17th in the league.
  • On defense, the Penguins have given up 243 goals (three per game) to rank 12th in league play.
  • The team is ranked 15th in goal differential at +6.
  • The Penguins have a 9.4% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 27th in the league.
  • The Penguins have shut out opponents eight times, averaging 17.6 hits and 15.3 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In their last 10 matchups, the Penguins have gone 7-1-2 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
  • They have averaged 4.2 goals per game (42 total) during that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Penguins have allowed 30 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Islanders Stats & Insights

  • The Islanders’ 240 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 23rd in the league.
  • The Islanders’ 254 total goals conceded (3.1 per game) rank 18th in the NHL.
  • Their -14 goal differential ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Islanders are shooting 9.8% (20th in the league).
  • The Islanders have shut out their opponent five times this season.
  • In the past 10 contests, the Islanders are 8-1-1 (85.0% of possible points).
  • They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) over that time.
  • On the defensive side, the Islanders have given up 1.8 goals per game (18 total) over those 10 matchups.

Penguins Key Players to Watch

  • Sidney Crosby is currently one of Pittsburgh’s leading contributors (92 total points), having collected 42 goals and 50 assists.
  • Evgeni Malkin has 64 points (0.8 per game), scoring 25 goals and adding 39 assists.
  • Tristan Jarry has a record of 19-25-5. He has allowed 133 goals (2.91 goals against average) and recorded 1239 saves.

Penguins Player Props

  • Sidney Crosby Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
  • Sidney Crosby Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -115)
  • Evgeni Malkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
  • Evgeni Malkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
  • Bryan Rust Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
  • Bryan Rust Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)

Islanders Key Players to Watch

  • Mathew Barzal’s 23 goals and 57 assists in 80 matchups give him 80 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Noah Dobson has made a major impact for New York this season with 70 points, thanks to 11 goals and 59 assists.
  • Ilya Sorokin’s record stands at 24-19-12 on the season, allowing 163 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 1618 saves with a .908 save percentage (26th in the league).

Islanders Player Props

  • Brock Nelson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
  • Brock Nelson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140)
  • Bo Horvat Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200)
  • Bo Horvat Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114)
  • Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180)
  • Mathew Barzal Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)

Penguins vs. Islanders Injuries

  • Penguins: Matt Nieto: Knee (Out), Noel Acciari: Lower Body (Out), John Ludvig: Illness (Questionable), Emil Bemstrom: Undisclosed (Questionable), Ryan Graves: Concussion (Out)
  • Islanders: Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season), Noah Dobson: Upper Body (Questionable)

Penguins vs. Islanders Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Islanders (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Islanders 4 – Penguins 3

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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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