New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2025

Back Penguins on the Moneyline

For a value bet, head to the Moneyline where you can back the Penguins to beat the Islanders. Our prediction is currently on offer at attractive odds of -114.

Islanders H2H Record Includes 7 Wins in 10

New York Islanders have lost back-to-back on the road. In their previous game, it was a 4-2 home win over Florida Panthers at UBS Arena. Simon Holmstroem found the net along with three other players.

Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating New Jersey Devils 7-3. It was a home success at PPG PAINTS Arena. Philip Tomasino had 2 points, featuring 1 goal and 1 assist.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-2 in favor of the Penguins when they last played the Islanders, with the encounter taking place at PPG PAINTS Arena. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Islanders land seven wins.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-4-1	3.4	.877	0
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Tristan Jarry (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-1-0	2.4	.923	1
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 11.4% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 3.0 goals from 30.0 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.0%.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau is the top points scorer with 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, with Brock Nelson recording 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.78 goal against average with a .909 save percentage.

The Penguins have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 20.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.6 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 66.7%.

The top points scorer is Sidney Crosby with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while Rickard Rakell is next best after registering 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 3.87 GAA with a .866 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

The road team look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make Pittsburgh Penguins our pick for this NHL clash. You can currently get -114 for this prediction which looks good value.

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible NHL picks. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key team, player and goalie numbers.

Key Islanders vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Penguins have won 14 of their last 27 games at home this season.
• Penguins have won 4 consecutive games.
• Islanders have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Islanders have lost 15 of their last 25 games on the road this season.
• Islanders have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Penguins Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.2% prospect of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

If you’re looking for greater odds, Pittsburgh can be backed at a bigger price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider the Match Winner & Total Goals and Winning Margin lines.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anders Lee Over 2.5 Shots +115

Anders Lee (Islanders) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games on the road. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of +115.

Latest Anders Lee Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+195

First

+1050

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 2 - 5 Penguins

The Penguins are available at +1700 to secure a 5-2 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Penguins

1-0

Islanders

+5000

Penguins

+4500

2-0

Islanders

+4500

Penguins

+4000

2-1

Islanders

+1300

Penguins

+1300

3-0

Islanders

+3000

Penguins

+2900

3-1

Islanders

+1800

Penguins

+1700

3-2

Islanders

+850

Penguins

+850

4-0

Islanders

+4000

Penguins

+4000

4-1

Islanders

+1500

Penguins

+1500

4-2

Islanders

+1600

Penguins

+1500

4-3

Islanders

+1050

Penguins

+1050

5-0

Islanders

+7000

Penguins

+7000

5-1

Islanders

+2500

Penguins

+2900

5-2

Islanders

+1700

Penguins

+1700

5-3

Islanders

+2400

Penguins

+2400

5-4

Islanders

+2200

Penguins

+2200

6-0

Islanders

+11000

Penguins

+11000

6-1

Islanders

+6000

Penguins

+6000

6-2

Islanders

+3300

Penguins

+4000

6-3

Islanders

+3000

Penguins

+3300

6-4

Islanders

+5000

Penguins

+5500

6-5

Islanders

+5500

Penguins

+5500

7-1

Islanders

+10000

Penguins

+11000

7-2

Islanders

+8000

Penguins

+9000

7-3

Islanders

+6000

Penguins

+7000

7-4

Islanders

+7000

Penguins

+7500

7-5

Islanders

+11000

Penguins

+12000

7-6

Islanders

+12500

Penguins

+12500

8-2

Islanders

+14000

Penguins

+14000

8-3

Islanders

+14000

Penguins

+14000

8-4

Islanders

+12500

Penguins

+14000

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New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Expecting Close Encounter

There are betting odds of -104 that Pittsburgh Penguins land victory, with New York Islanders alternatively at -115. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this game, it’s 53% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -128.

Wagering on Race to 3 Goals allows bettors to back favorites Penguins at +130. If you’re not sure that either team can make that total, there’s the chance to secure odds of +350.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Islanders

-115

Penguins

-104

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+143

Tie

+320

Penguins

+145

Puck Line

Islanders -1.5

+210

Penguins +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Sidney Crosby Favorite to Light the Lamp First

Those interested in Sidney Crosby to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +160. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +900.

Player Goals

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+160

Anytime

+900

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+165

Anytime

+950

Bowie Horvat (Islanders)

First

+188

Anytime

+1000

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+195

Anytime

+1050

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+210

Anytime

+1100

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Simon Holmström (Islanders)

First

+255

Anytime

+1300

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+275

Anytime

+1400

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+285

Anytime

+1400

Thomas Novak (Penguins)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Maxim Tsyplakov (Islanders)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Philip Tomasino (Penguins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Danton Heinen (Penguins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Kevin Hayes (Penguins)

First

+420

Anytime

+1900

Pierre Engvall (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Noah Dobson (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Emil Bemström (Penguins)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Player Shots

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Bowie Horvat (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

+105

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-123

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Noah Dobson (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 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 2.60 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 4.4
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31.3
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.1
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 18.9
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team News

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
71	Evgeni Malkin	1	16.5	0	2	2	2
16	Justin Brazeau	1	12.8	2	0	2	2
5	Ryan Shea	1	22.5	0	1	1	2

46	Blake Lizotte	1	13.9	1	0	1	1
19	Connor Dewar	1	14.2	0	1	1	1
39	Anthony Mantha	1	15.7	0	1	1	2
55	Noel Acciari	1	13.7	0	0	0	1
82	Caleb Jones	1	15.6	0	0	0	0
67	Rickard Rakell	1	16	0	0	0	0
87	Sidney Crosby	1	17.8	0	0	0	0
28	Parker Wotherspoon	1	23.3	0	0	0	0
18	Thomas Novak	1	12.1	0	0	0	0
53	Philip Tomasino	1	13.6	0	0	0	0
65	Erik Karlsson	1	20.6	0	0	0	1
58	Kris Letang	1	22.8	0	0	0	3
41	Ville Koivunen	1	14.5	0	0	0	0
45	Harrison Brunicke	1	15.4	0	0	0	0
81	Benjamin Kindel	1	15.2	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
35	Tristan Jarry	-	-	-
37	Arturs Silovs	1	-	1

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups