The matchup between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:30 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Islanders vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• This season, 22 of New York’s 35 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• This season, 25 of Pittsburgh’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Islanders (2.60) and the Penguins (3.08).
• The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.8 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -142

• The Islanders have been victorious in five of their 17 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (29.4%).
• New York is 3-6 when playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter (33.3% win percentage).
• The Islanders have a 58.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Penguins Moneyline: +120

• In Pittsburgh’s 26 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has eight wins.
• The Penguins have seven wins in games when their odds are +120 or longer on the moneyline (in 19 opportunities).
• Pittsburgh has a 45.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Pittsburgh 3

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee has been important to New York’s offense this season, registering 27 points in 35 games.
• Having scored nine goals and adding 16 assists, Bo Horvat is a strong contributor for New York through 34 games.
• On 76 shots (for 12 goals) and 13 assists, Kyle Palmieri has recorded 25 points this season.
• In the 25 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .898, 38th in the league.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby has scored 10 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 29 assists (0.8 per game), averaging 3.0 shots per game and shooting 9.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Pittsburgh with 39 total points (1.1 per game).
• Evgeni Malkin’s 29 points this season, including seven goals and 22 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Pittsburgh.
• Rickard Rakell has scored 16 goals and contributed 12 assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 28.
• Pittsburgh’s Tristan Jarry is 8-5-2 this season, amassing 411 saves and giving up 53 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .886 save percentage (54th in the league).

Islanders’ Schedule

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New York vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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