- Both The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins have -110 odds to win Game 6.
- The Islanders hold a 3-2 series lead after a double-overtime win in Game 5.
BROOKLYN – The New York Islanders will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the first-round matchup. The Islanders lead the series 3-2, but online sportsbooks give each team an equal chance to take home Game 6.
Starting With The Spread
This series has been extremely close since Game 1. We’ve seen two games reach overtime and all but one game has been decided by a single goal.
Given just how close these teams have been, it may not be surprising that sports betting sites have the Islanders has sizable favorites to cover their side of the spread.
New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Spread Betting Odds
- NYI +1.5 (-300)
- PIT -1.5 (+250)
If these were the lines in every game of the series, the Islanders would be 5-0 while the Penguins would, naturally, be 0-5. Thus, we have odds that look the way they do.
How About The Moneyline
Since there’s not much value worth the risk on either side of the spread, NHL bettors may want to look towards the moneyline, which in this matchup happens to be a pick ‘em.
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Islanders vs Penguins Moneyline Betting Odds
- NYI -110
- PIT -110
As said before, the series has been about as close as possible so far which makes these betting odds make a lot of sense. At the same time, this gives bettors a chance to get some good value on either team.
Finally, The Total
The total is set at 5.5 goals with the Under being the favored side. Only two of the five games this series have seen six or more goals with an average total of 5.8 goals per game. However, only one game has had less than five goals, meaning the Over could potentially have some value attached to it.
Islanders vs Penguins Total Betting Odds
- Over 5.5 +120
- Under 5.5 -140
Both goalies have played pretty well this series but the combination of the Islanders defense and Ilya Sorokin have been the driving factor behind keeping these games below the total. The Penguins have scored two or fewer goals in three games. Interestingly enough, each time the Pens have scored 3+, the game total is Over 5.5.
How to Watch
Game 6 is set to start at 6:30 p.m. EST and coverage will be live on NBCSN.
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