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Penguins vs. Islanders prediction: Pittsburgh favored to win 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 and Pittsburgh Penguins will lock horns in the NHL at UBS Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Penguins a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Islanders.
This article offers a closer look at 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 analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Penguins and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Penguins a 52% chance of beating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
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 (+220) | +1.5 (-265) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +100 |
| Total | o5.5 (-104) | u5.5 (-110) |
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 available 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 | Penguins -1.5 | +220 |
| Moneyline | Islanders | +100 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -104 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 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 31.0% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 5.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 28.5% |
| Yegor Chinakhov | 27.6% |
| Rickard Rakell | 25.7% |
| Anthony Mantha | 24.0% |
| Thomas Novak | 23.7% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 31.0% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 28.0% |
| Anthony Duclair | 26.3% |
| Anders Lee | 25.3% |
| Mathew Barzal | 24.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Yegor Chinakhov | 5.5% |
| Sidney Crosby | 4.9% |
| Rickard Rakell | 4.8% |
| Anthony Mantha | 4.6% |
| Thomas Novak | 4.2% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | 6.1% |
| Bo Horvat | 5.8% |
| Mathew Barzal | 5.1% |
| Anders Lee | 4.9% |
| Anthony Duclair | 4.8% |
Penguins vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game 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 the Penguins, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Tuesday.
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 drawn from up-to-date 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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