New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Penguins

The New York Islanders battle the Pittsburgh Penguins in this NHL matchup at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, October 9. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

The Islanders and the Penguins should be able to light the lamp several times over and that leads us to back Over 5.5. The -120 looks too good to miss for this selection.

New York Islanders were defeated in their final game of last season. On the road, they suffered a 6-1 loss against Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Islanders registered 37 shots although just one goal was scored. It was Hudson Fasching who found the net.

Pittsburgh Penguins won their season opener 3-0. This was a road victory at Madison Square Garden against New York Rangers. Justin Brazeau registered two goals and Blake Lizotte scored the other, while goaltender Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots to record the shutout.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-2 triumph when facing the Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Islanders have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-20-2	2.6	.910	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Tristan Jarry (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-9-2	3.4	.883	2
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Get ready for New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve found some value for this NHL encounter as we expect the lamp to be lit at least six times. It means that Overs could be on the cards and that is available at -120.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Islanders vs Penguins stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Islanders games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Islanders games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Penguins games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Penguins games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 54.6% chance of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ville Koivunen Over 0.5 Assists +165

Ville Koivunen (Penguins) has recorded one assist or more in 3 straight games at home. The odds are attractive when it comes to wagering on Player Assists and you can get +165 that he is able to land a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 2 - 5 Penguins

Our prediction for the correct score is the Penguins to land a 5-2 victory and this is available at +1900. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Penguins

1-0

Islanders

+5000

Penguins

+5000

2-0

Islanders

+4000

Penguins

+4500

2-1

Islanders

+1300

Penguins

+1400

3-0

Islanders

+2800

Penguins

+3000

3-1

Islanders

+1700

Penguins

+1800

3-2

Islanders

+850

Penguins

+850

4-0

Islanders

+3500

Penguins

+4000

4-1

Islanders

+1400

Penguins

+1600

4-2

Islanders

+1500

Penguins

+1600

4-3

Islanders

+1050

Penguins

+1100

5-0

Islanders

+6000

Penguins

+7500

5-1

Islanders

+2200

Penguins

+2800

5-2

Islanders

+1600

Penguins

+1900

5-3

Islanders

+2400

Penguins

+2500

5-4

Islanders

+2200

Penguins

+2200

6-0

Islanders

+9000

Penguins

+12000

6-1

Islanders

+5500

Penguins

+6600

6-2

Islanders

+3000

Penguins

+3500

6-3

Islanders

+3000

Penguins

+3500

6-4

Islanders

+5000

Penguins

+5500

6-5

Islanders

+5500

Penguins

+5500

7-1

Islanders

+9000

Penguins

+11000

7-2

Islanders

+7500

Penguins

+10000

7-3

Islanders

+6000

Penguins

+7000

7-4

Islanders

+7000

Penguins

+7500

7-5

Islanders

+11000

Penguins

+12000

7-6

Islanders

+13000

Penguins

+13000

8-4

Islanders

+12000

Penguins

+14000

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New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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.

The New York Islanders odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -132 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 57% chance of winning. At +110, Pittsburgh Penguins are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -130.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Islanders

-132

Penguins

+110

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+125

Tie

+335

Penguins

+163

Puck Line

Islanders -1.5

+180

Penguins +1.5

-227

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Blocked Shots, Powerplay Points, Shots on Goal and Assists. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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