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

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Islanders vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, seven of New York’s 12 games have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 5 goals.
• There have been 10 Pittsburgh games with over 5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Islanders (2.25) and Penguins (2.92).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.8 goals per game, 1.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -136

• The Islanders have been victorious in one of their six games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (16.7%).
• New York is 1-4 (victorious in just 20.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Islanders’ implied win probability is 57.6%.

Penguins Moneyline: +115

• In nine games as the moneyline underdog, Pittsburgh has secured the upset once.
• The Penguins have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in seven chances).
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this matchup is 46.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Pittsburgh 3

Islanders Points Leaders

• One of New York’s top offensive options this season is Kyle Palmieri, who has put up nine points in 12 games.
• With two goals and five assists, Maxim Tsyplakov is one of the most important contributors for New York with his seven points (0.6 per game).
• Brock Nelson has contributed seven points for New York in 12 games this season, scoring on 11.9% of his shots and putting up five goals and two assists.
• As New York’s top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 3 wins and 3 losses this season while giving up 16 goals with 189 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is a key offensive option for Pittsburgh, with 14 points this season. He has recorded five goals and nine assists in 13 games.
• Evgeni Malkin is a top scorer for Pittsburgh, with 14 total points this season. He has scored three goals and provided 11 assists in 13 games.
• Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell has nine points (six goals, three assists) this season.
• Joel Blomqvist has a record of 2-4-0 in six games this season, conceding 20 goals (3.5 goals against average) with 199 saves and a .909 save percentage, 18th in the league.

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New York vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, November 5, 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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