The Penguins will play the Islanders on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2024-25 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have a 88.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the New York Islanders heading into this matchup with a 87.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 6-8-3 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home New York Islanders - The New York Islanders start this game with a 6-8-2 record as a home team. That puts them 9th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2024-25 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 9th (112) for goals scored. Their opponent, the New York Islanders, currently rank 19th (93) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 1st (133) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the New York Islanders, they've given up 113 goals this season, ranking them 6th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 1-2 shootout win-loss record, with the New York Islanders owning a 2-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 16-15-5 record and the New York Islanders hold a 13-15-7 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Pittsburgh Penguins face the New York Islanders... in a crucial battle on Saturday, December 28th, 2024... The Penguins stand at 16-15-5 with a 0.444 win percentage... While the Islanders lag behind at 13-15-7 with a 0.371 win percentage...
As the season progresses, these teams' performance trends are evolving... It's time to review each team's stats and standing before the game begins... The Penguins have tallied 37 points, while the Islanders have 33 points... This matchup promises to be a nail-biter with everything on the line...
Before you watch the game, have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below... Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM for added excitement... And if you're new to hockey betting, learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com... The battle between the Penguins and Islanders is sure to be a thrilling clash!
Best Penguins at Islanders Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite New York Islanders |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite New York Islanders |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Islanders are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Islanders are -1.5 +150 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are +1.5 -185 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Penguins
Islanders
12/28/24 7:38pm EST | +135-160 |
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $135 at +135 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 42.55%.
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $62.5 at -160 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 61.54%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Penguins
Islanders
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/28/24 7:38pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
PIT at NYI 12/28/24 7:38pm EST | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -145Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at NYI 12/28/24 7:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1352.5 u -105Bet |
Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at NYI 12/28/24 7:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Pittsburgh Penguins | 49 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 0.408 | 48 | 19 | 148 | 180 | -32.0 | 12-10-3 | 8-11-5 | 1-4 | 3-4-3 | W1 |
| New York Islanders | 46 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 0.413 | 45 | 17 | 124 | 138 | -14.0 | 9-11-2 | 10-9-5 | 2-1 | 5-5-0 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & New York Islanders Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penguins | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +8000 Bet |
Pittsburgh Penguins & New York Islanders Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 at 7:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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