The New York Islanders (22-18-14, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) travel to the Pittsburgh Penguins (24-21-7, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) for a Tuesday game on the ice. Only three points separate these two sides. Both teams average just under 3 goals a game. However, the home team’s defense is markedly better. Conversely, the traveling team lets up 3.32 goals per game.
However, both sides are in bad team form at the moment. On the one hand, the visitors look to avoid a fourth straight loss. Meanwhile, the home side lost four of their last five games. Regardless, points are becoming more and more crucial and a win would be huge for either side.
But how do you see carving themselves a nice fantasy role from either side?
New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| New York Islanders | +1.5 -225 |
O 5.5 -122 |
+110 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | -1.5 +185 |
U 5.5 +102 |
-130 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings SportsBook** | |||
New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Obvious Starts
Sidney Crosby-C ($7,700 DK)
Crosby will get plenty of good looks tonight. The former number-one overall pick has three goals in two games and is in form Additionally, He averages 14.3 FPPG. Against the 24th-ranked defense, he’s more likely to score tonight than not. Being tied for the 8th most goals in the league at 31, you’ll see him add to that tally mark tonight against the New York Islanders.
Alex Nedeljkovic-G ($8,100 DK)
Nedeljkovic gets the start in goal tonight. You need to include him for two simple reasons. The New York Islanders don’t score a lot, and the Pittsburgh defense is strong. This is in large part due to his sixth higher .919 save percentage. This is expected to be a low-scoring game. Therefore, picking him for your lineup only makes sense.
New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Start ‘Em
Brock Nelson-C ($6,100 DK)
Nelson is coming off an 18-point fantasy night. While his average won’t impress, he’s been making the scoring column consistently as of late. He’s contributed at least a goal or an assist in four out of the last five games. You’ll need one steady fantasy option with limited upside from the New York Islanders tonight. He is that pick for your lineup.
Brian Ryust-RW ($5,900 DK)
Ryust is averaging 12.0 points over the last ten days. Additionally, he’s provided a goal or an assist in all four of the Pittsburg Penguins last matchups. He’s playing well and is sure to give you something in terms of fantasy value tonight.
New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Sit ‘Em
Bo Horvat- C ($6,600 DK)
I see this being a rough evening for the New York Islanders player. He averages 12.2 fantasy points per contest, but this is a tale of caution. Tonight he’s going to struggle to get going. While he scored against the New York Rangers, before that he managed 0 points in four out of his last five games.
New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Lock of the Day
Evgeni Malkin – C ($5,600 DK)
Speaking of 3x value! Malkin will have a nice fantasy day for you. The veteran great may not quite be what he used to be, but there should be plenty of opportunities for him to capitalize. To close January he finished the month with a point in their last five games. While it’s been something of a struggle since then, look today for him to get involved once again against the New York Islanders.
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