Penguins vs. Islanders picks and game prediction: NHL Tuesday, 12/27

The NHL is back in full swing after the Christmas break. New York Islanders host Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. The Penguins are in playoff position, while the Islanders are bottom of the Metro Division. Pittsburgh is on a winning streak, and the Penguins have scored the seventh most goals per game this season. The total is six goals with +100 odds towards the over and -120 odds for the under. A $13 bet on Pittsburgh profits $10 if they win the game, whereas a $11 bet is worth $ 11 if the team wins. It's still early in the season, but the teams could meet in a playoff game.