Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Islanders

The Florida Panthers square off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:30 on Sunday, March 1.

The sportsbooks have been generous with the -128 that we see the Panthers and the Islanders score Over 5.5 goals combined. We’re expecting the lamp to be lit multiple times.

Florida Panthers have experienced back-to-back road losses. Their previous game was a 3-2 home defeat against Buffalo Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett each scored one goal. Goalie Daniil Tarasov had 36 saves (.947).

New York Islanders have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on the road where Columbus Blue Jackets were beaten 4-3 (OT) at Nationwide Arena. There were four different goalscorers including Scott Mayfield.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Panthers who came out on top when they last played the Islanders. At Amerant Bank Arena, a 4-1 win was recorded. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Panthers have won six.

Starting Goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	27-23-1	3.1	.877	4
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

David Rittich (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-10-3	2.8	.894	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 30.5 shots on goal, with a 16.4% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have been giving up 3.4 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 6.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

Matthew Tkachuk is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Sam Reinhart recording 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 3.02 goal against average with a .867 save percentage.

The Islanders have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 26.0 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.8%.

The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Jean-Gabriel Pageau is next in line after having 8 points, 6 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.28 GAA with a .919 SV%, including one shutout.

Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that the total will go over the line in this NHL clash. We’re especially keen to take advantage of the -128 that the lamp is lit on several occasions.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert hockey picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NHL stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Panthers vs Islanders stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Panthers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Panthers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Islanders games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Islanders games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Islanders games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mathew Barzal Over 2.5 Shots +125

Mathew Barzal (Islanders) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight home games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of +125 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 3 - 6 Islanders

The Islanders are available at +3500 when it comes to them winning 6-3. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Islanders

1-0

Panthers

+5000

Islanders

+5500

2-0

Panthers

+4500

Islanders

+5000

2-1

Panthers

+1400

Islanders

+1500

3-0

Panthers

+2900

Islanders

+4000

3-1

Panthers

+1700

Islanders

+2000

3-2

Panthers

+800

Islanders

+900

4-0

Panthers

+3400

Islanders

+5000

4-1

Panthers

+1400

Islanders

+1900

4-2

Panthers

+1400

Islanders

+1800

4-3

Panthers

+1000

Islanders

+1100

5-0

Panthers

+6000

Islanders

+9000

5-1

Panthers

+2200

Islanders

+3300

5-2

Panthers

+1500

Islanders

+2000

5-3

Panthers

+2200

Islanders

+2500

5-4

Panthers

+1900

Islanders

+2200

6-0

Panthers

+9000

Islanders

+14000

6-1

Panthers

+4500

Islanders

+8000

6-2

Panthers

+2800

Islanders

+4000

6-3

Panthers

+2500

Islanders

+3500

6-4

Panthers

+4500

Islanders

+5500

6-5

Panthers

+4500

Islanders

+5000

7-1

Panthers

+8000

Islanders

+13000

7-2

Panthers

+6600

Islanders

+11000

7-3

Panthers

+5000

Islanders

+7000

7-4

Panthers

+6000

Islanders

+7500

7-5

Panthers

+10000

Islanders

+11000

7-6

Panthers

+11000

Islanders

+12000

8-4

Panthers

+11000

Islanders

+14000

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Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Florida Panthers are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -152 about them triumphing means a 60% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back New York Islanders, you will find +126 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -133.

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Moneyline

Panthers

-152

Islanders

+126

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+108

Tie

+325

Islanders

+195

Puck Line

Panthers -1.5

+164

Islanders +1.5

-204

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.8
• Hits: 25.7
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 18.8
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 3.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

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