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Penguins vs. Islanders prediction: Close contest projected after new data released for Tuesday's NHL matchup [2/3/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Pittsburgh Penguins vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The NY Islanders will square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at UBS Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Penguins-Islanders matchup.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's Penguins vs. Islanders matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Penguins vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Penguins and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Penguins and Islanders a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Penguins vs. Islanders odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-278) | -1.5 (+225) |
| Moneyline | -108 | -110 |
| Total | o6 (-102) | u6 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penguins vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Islanders -1.5 | +225 |
| Moneyline | Penguins | -108 |
| Total | Under 6 | -118 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.
Penguins vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Penguins vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Bo Horvat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Horvat a 31.5% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 6.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 28.3% |
| Rickard Rakell | 27.7% |
| Yegor Chinakhov | 26.3% |
| Anthony Mantha | 24.4% |
| Thomas Novak | 23.3% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 31.5% |
| Anthony Duclair | 26.5% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 25.6% |
| Mathew Barzal | 24.6% |
| Anders Lee | 24.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 5.6% |
| Rickard Rakell | 5.2% |
| Thomas Novak | 5.1% |
| Yegor Chinakhov | 5.1% |
| Anthony Mantha | 4.9% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 6.6% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 4.9% |
| Anthony Duclair | 4.8% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.5% |
| Anders Lee | 4.5% |
Penguins vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Islanders and Penguins at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Penguins and Islanders on Tuesday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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 sourced from the latest 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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