The contest between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders at 5:30 PM ET on Sunday has a variety of betting possibilities 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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Penguins vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

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

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -122

• The Penguins have won 77.8% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (7-2).
• Pittsburgh is 4-2 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter.
• The Penguins have a 55.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Islanders Moneyline: +102

• In New York’s 18 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has eight wins.
• The Islanders have six wins in games when their odds are +102 or longer on the moneyline (in 14 opportunities).
• New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 49.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, New York 3

Penguins Points Leaders

• One of Pittsburgh’s top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 39 points in 37 games.
• Rickard Rakell is another of Pittsburgh’s top contributors currently with 30 total points (17 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
• With 30 points through 37 games (seven goals and 23 assists), Evgeni Malkin has been an important part of Pittsburgh’s offense this season.
• Across 17 games played, Tristan Jarry has a goaltending record of 8-6-2. During those games, he’s allowed 58 goals while recording 440 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is a top offensive contributor for his team with 29 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 15 goals and 14 assists in 36 games (playing 17:01 per game).
• Bo Horvat has made a big impact for New York this season with 26 points, thanks to nine goals and 17 assists.
• New York’s Kyle Palmieri has 26 points, courtesy of 12 goals (second on team) and 14 assists (second).
• Ilya Sorokin has an .897 save percentage (37th in the league), with 656 total saves, while giving up 75 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together an 11-11-4 record between the posts for New York this season.

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Pittsburgh vs. New York 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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