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The NHL clash today between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the N.Y. Islanders Islanders at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, promises an exciting battle on February 3, 2026. This game offers crucial betting trends and sports insights for bettors looking to make smart wagers. The Islanders currently hold a slight edge in powerplay percentage at 18.5% compared to Pittsburgh's 15.7%, while Pittsburgh boasts a stronger penalty kill at 83.5% versus the Islanders' 80.4%. Both teams are closely matched in 5-on-5 play, with the Islanders holding a 52.3% success rate over the Penguins' 51.9%.
Starting goalie Tristan Jarry is expected to take the ice for Pittsburgh, providing stability despite a few minor injury concerns that seem unlikely to sideline him. For the Islanders, Ilya Sorokin will guard the net, continuing his solid form. Recent performances show the Penguins scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, while the Islanders average 2.8 goals. Both teams have been involved in games averaging close to 6 total goals, aligning with the over/under line set at 6.
The current odds favor the Islanders at -123 moneyline, with the Penguins as underdogs at +109, and a puck line spread of -1.5 for Islanders and +1.5 for Penguins. These betting trends suggest a tight game, but the Islanders' home advantage and slightly better powerplay could tip the scales. Bettors should consider these stats along with recent head-to-head results, like their closely contested October 9, 2025, matchup where Pittsburgh edged the Islanders 4-3, to make informed wagers. For the best odds, check sportsbooks like BetOnline.
![]() New Jersey 28-270% -108BetOnline | |||||||
![]() Carolina 34-21- -190BetAnything | |||||||
![]() Philadelphia 24-30100% -125BetOnline | |||||||
N.Y. Islanders 30-26- -115BetOnline | |||||||
Tampa Bay 35-18- -205BetOnline | |||||||
![]() Edmonton 28-2833% -185BetAnything | |||||||
![]() Anaheim 29-26- -141BetOnline |