Florida Panthers vs. NY Islanders Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/27/2024]

The NY Islanders will square off with the Florida Panthers in NHL action at UBS Arena on Saturday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Panthers vs. Islanders matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Panthers vs. Islanders Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Panthers and Islanders 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 54% chance of defeating the Islanders.

According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 53% chance of going under.

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Panthers vs. Islanders Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Panthers	Islanders
Puck Line	-1.5 (+180)	+1.5 (-200)
Moneyline	-130	+122
Total	o6 (-125)	u6 (+105)

• The Islanders are +1.5 underdogs against the Panthers, with -200 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +180.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +122. That means you can bet $100 to profit $122, earning a total payout of $222, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100 for a total payout of $230 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, as well as the best odds for the Under at +105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Panthers vs. Islanders Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Islanders +1.5	-200
Moneyline	Islanders	+122
Total	Under 6	+105

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, taking the Islanders moneyline is the best option because of the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Panthers vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Islanders?

According to our model, NY's Bo Horvat is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Islanders.

Our projections give Horvat an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 37.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	7.8%
Matthew Tkachuk	6.5%
Sam Reinhart	6.3%
Aleksander Barkov	4.3%
Sam Bennett	4.1%

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	8.3%
Brock Nelson	7.1%
Anders Lee	5.8%
Mathew Barzal	4.3%
Pierre Engvall	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	36.2%
Sam Reinhart	33.6%
Matthew Tkachuk	31.8%
Aleksander Barkov	23.0%
Sam Bennett	21.6%

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	37.4%
Brock Nelson	35.1%
Anders Lee	28.1%
Mathew Barzal	21.4%
Kyle Palmieri	20.8%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Panthers vs. Islanders on Saturday January 27, 2024.

Panthers vs. Isles Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Islanders and Panthers at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Saturday January 27, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Saturday's Panthers vs. Islanders clash, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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