Panthers vs. Islanders odds, prediction: NHL best bet today
Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy with 122 points last season. Florida Panthers set a salary-cap era record with 340 goals scored.
The Panthers are the road favorite against the Islanders. The teams were both good last season.
The Florida Panthers were an offensive force last season. They were swept by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the postseason. The Panthers revamped their organization by firing Andrew Brunette, hiring Paul Maurice and trading Jonathan Huberdeau and Mackenzie Weegar for Matthew Tkachuk. New York Islanders finished 22nd in goals per game in 2021-22. The Islanders had two 20-goal scorers and three 50-point players last year. Their luck was bad, but they had a cluster of injuries to key players. Islanders are a trendy Stanley Cup pick. Panthers are 16th in expected goals against and 22st in preventing high-danger scoring chances allowed.
The New York Islanders are playing against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Ilya Sorokin is the starting goalie for the Islanders. The Panthers are the team that is playing their first game under Paul Maurice. The team is also adjusting to life without Huberdeau and Weegar. They are also playing under their new coach. Newy York is a slight favorite at +115. It's unlikely that the number will get any shorter. If you want to bet on the Isles, you should wait.
