After a thrilling opener of the NHL playoffs last night, culminating in a 3-2 overtime victory for the Capitals over the Bruins, NHL fans are hoping to get more of the same thrilling action in day two. The first game on the docket pits the New York Islanders against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Islanders took fourth in the East division with 71 points, while the Penguins won the division with 77 points and beating out the Capitals on the tiebreaker. The Penguins dominated their season series against the Islanders and will hope to do more of the same, as captain Sidney Crosby has his eyes on his fourth Stanley Cup.
Islanders vs Penguins Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs
NHL Eastern Division Semifinals NHL Playoffs Game 1
New York Islanders (32-17-7, 11-13-4 Away) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (37-16-3, 22-4-2 Home)
Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm EST
Venue: PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA
Coverage: NBC
Islanders vs Penguins NHL Betting Odds
Moneyline: NYI: (+110) | PIT: (-130)
Spread: NYI: +1.5 (-245) | PIT: -1.5 (+205)
Total: 5 – Over: (-140) I Under: (+120)
Odds to Win Series: NYI: (+130) | PIT: (-150)
Islanders vs Penguins Betting Trends
- The Penguins won six of their eight matchups against the Islanders in the regular season.
- The under has hit in three of these teams’ last five meetings.
- The total has hit the over in three of New York’s last five games.
- The total has hit the over in three of Pittsburgh’s last five games
Islanders vs Penguins Prediction
This NHL prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Pittsburgh a 54.8% chance to win Game 1 of this NHL Playoffs matchup.
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