Wanting to put some money on the upcoming game (Sunday at 5:30 PM ET) between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena Below, we submit our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Islanders vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• New York and its opponent have combined for more than Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals 23 times this season.
• So far this season, 26 games Pittsburgh has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The Islanders score 2.69 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 3.08, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.9 goals per game, 0.9 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -125

• The Islanders have won 33.3% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (6-12).
• New York is 6-12 (winning only 33.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Islanders have a 55.6% chance to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +105

• In Pittsburgh’s 27 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has eight wins.
• The Penguins have seven victories in games with moneyline odds of +105 or longer (in 23 chances).
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this matchup is 48.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, New York 3

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is one of New York’s leading contributors this season with 29 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.3%.
• With nine goals and 17 assists, Bo Horvat is one of the most important contributors for New York with his 26 points (0.7 per game).
• With 26 points through 36 games (12 goals and 14 assists), Kyle Palmieri has been an important part of New York’s offensive attack this season.
• In the 26 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .897, 37th in the league.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby’s 10 goals and 29 assists in 37 matchups give him 39 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Rickard Rakell has made a big impact for Pittsburgh this season with 30 points, thanks to 17 goals and 13 assists.
• Evgeni Malkin has seven goals and 23 assists, for a season point total of 30.
• Tristan Jarry’s record stands at 8-6-2 on the season, allowing 58 goals (3.6 goals against average) and amassing 440 saves with an .885 save percentage (56th in the league).

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New York vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
• Time: 5:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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