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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. NY Islanders Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [4/17/2024]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
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The NY Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins will lock horns in the NHL at UBS Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's full preview of Wednesday's Penguins vs. Islanders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Wednesday's NHL Playoffs game between the Penguins and Islanders 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 51% chance of beating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 53% chance of going under.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the NHL's postseason elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
A total of 16 teams, including the Penguins and Islanders, reached the 2024 NHL Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the NHL Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Penguins vs. Islanders Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+190) | +1.5 (-210) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penguins vs. Islanders Picks
At Dimers, our predictions, combined with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on every game, including Penguins vs. Islanders. Our NHL best bets are based on expert modeling and analysis, as you can see.
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Penguins vs. Islanders Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Islanders?
According to our model, NY's Bo Horvat is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Horvat a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 35.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 5.8% |
| Bryan Rust | 5.6% |
| Drew O'Connor | 4.8% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 4.7% |
| Michael Bunting | 4.3% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 7.6% |
| Brock Nelson | 7.4% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 6.3% |
| Anders Lee | 5.5% |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 3.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 29.6% |
| Bryan Rust | 29.0% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 25.1% |
| Drew O'Connor | 24.1% |
| Rickard Rakell | 22.1% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | 35.2% |
| Bo Horvat | 35.2% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 32.3% |
| Anders Lee | 25.6% |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 17.6% |
Penguins vs. Isles Game Information
Wednesday's game between the Islanders and Penguins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Our full coverage of the Penguins vs. Islanders includes pregame predictions, betting picks and live win probabilities.
Conclusion
We predict the Penguins, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Penguins vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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