New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction 3/18/25 NHL Picks

The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Tuesday in NHL action at the PPG Paints Arena. Here’s a New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction. This article will include a New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Pick.

New York Islanders Betting Preview 

The New York Islanders lost to the Oilers, beat the Panthers, and they play the Canadiens, Flames, and Blue Jackets next. The Islanders need a win after losing nine of their last 15 games. 

The New York Islanders are averaging 2.68 goals per game and are scoring 11.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Anders Lee leads New York with 25 goals, Bo Horvat has 23 assists and Noah Dobson has 165 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 70.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Semyon Varlamov has allowed 29 goals on 262 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 131 goals on 1,398 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview 

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Blues and Devils, and they play the Blue Jackets, Panthers, and Lightning next. The Penguins have won four straight games, but it may be too little too late in terms of the standings. 

The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring 24.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Rickard Rakell leads Pittsburgh with 31 goals, Sidney Crosby has 50 assists, and Erik Karlsson has 165 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.55 goals per game and are killing 77.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed 78 goals on 725 shots faced, and Alex Nedelijkovic has given up 100 goals on 919 shots.

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

• The Islanders have lost each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The home team has won each of the last four games between the Islanders and Penguins.
• The Penguins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at PPG Paints Arena following a win.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Penguins have won the first period in seven of their last eight games against the Islanders at PPG Paints Arena.

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The Islanders have won eight of their last nine Tuesday games against the Penguins.
• The Penguins have lost 14 of their last 18 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games following a home win.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• In each of the Islanders’ last four away games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report 

The Penguins will be without P.O Joseph, Max Graham, Ryan Shea, and Joel Blomqvist. Tommy Novak is questionable for the Penguins.

The Islanders will be without Semyon Varlamov and Mathew Barzal, while Adam Boqvist and Adam Pelech are questionable.

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction

You’re never sure which Islanders team is going to show up night to night, as they can struggle to score for weeks or they can light up the Panthers for four goals in a comeback win. You can say similar things about the underachieving Penguins, but they’re riding a four-game winning streak and have caught fire offensively. Will it last? Probably not. However, in a pick ’em spot, I have to give the edge to the team in better form and it doesn’t hurt that they’re at home. The home team has won five of the last six games between the Islanders and Penguins. Give me the Penguins for a fifth straight win.