Islanders vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - March 18

The New York Islanders (30-28-8) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-31-10), who have won four in a row, on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Before this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Tuesday's hockey contest.

The Penguins' offense has put up 32 goals over their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 33 goals. They have had 23 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (21.7%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.

Islanders vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final result of Penguins 4, Islanders 3.

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-107)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders are 6-8-14 in overtime matchups on their way to a 30-28-8 overall record.
In the 25 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-7-7 record (good for 29 points).
In the 12 games this season the Islanders registered just one goal, they went 0-9-3 (three points).
New York has scored two goals in eight games this season (3-5-0 record, six points).
The Islanders have scored at least three goals 39 times, and are 27-8-4 in those games (to register 58 points).
In the 13 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 21 points after finishing 10-2-1.
In the 36 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 15-19-2 (32 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 15-7-6 to register 36 points.

Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have earned a record of 9-10-19 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 28-31-10.
Pittsburgh has earned 29 points (12-4-5) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
This season the Penguins scored only one goal in 11 games and they lost every time.
When Pittsburgh has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (2-9-5 record).
The Penguins have scored three or more goals in 37 games, earning 57 points from those contests.
Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games this season and has recorded 25 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 12-12-5 (29 points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 37 games, going 15-17-5 to record 35 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank	Islanders AVG		Penguins AVG	Penguins Rank
28th	2.68	Goals Scored	2.91	18th
16th	2.95	Goals Allowed	3.55	31st
8th	29	Shots	28.3	15th
19th	28.7	Shots Allowed	30.3	29th
32nd	11.52%	Power Play %	24.34%	10th
31st	70.63%	Penalty Kill %	77.17%	20th

Islanders vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel

When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania