Penguins vs Islanders Prediction, Trends and Betting Odds for Game 3 NHL Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins bounced back from their Game 1 loss to tie the series. However, now they hit the road to take on the New York Islanders in Game 3. This NHL betting preview for the Penguins vs Islanders NHL Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 3 of this series.

Penguins vs Islanders Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs

NHL East Division Semifinals NHL Playoffs Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)
Pittsburgh Penguins (36-17-3, 15-12-1 Away) vs. New York Islanders (37-14-5, 21-4-3 Home)
Date: Thursday, May 20th, 2021
Time: 7 pm EST
Venue: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Uniondale, NY
Coverage: NBCSN 

Penguins vs Islanders NHL Betting Odds

Moneyline: PIT: (+106) | NYI: (-124)
Spread: PIT: +1.5 (-280) | NYI: -1.5 (+225)
Total: 5.5 – Over: (+138) I Under: (-170)

Penguins vs Islanders Betting Trends

• The total has gone OVER in four of Pittsburgh’s last six games.
• Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last five games.
• Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last nine games on the road.
• The Islanders are 2-5 SU in their last seven games.
• The Islanders are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home.

Penguins vs Islanders Prediction

This NHL prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give New York a 52.4% chance to win Game 3 of this NHL Playoffs matchup.