Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Islanders vs. Panthers NHL Odds
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35-33 New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers 35-34
WESTERN CONFERENCE QUALIFYING ROUND, GAME 1
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2020
Time: 12 PM ET
Venue: Rogers Place, Alberta
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Islanders -115, Panthers +105
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Islanders +1.5 (+213), Panthers -1.5 (-242)
NHL Betting Total: O/U 5
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Does it ever feel great to say that NHL hockey is back again! The NHL paused the regular season way back on March 12 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. There are in total 189 games that will not be completed.
There are now 12 qualifying teams from the Eastern and Western conferences determined by points percentage in a “return to hockey playoff scenario”. Seven teams did not qualify.
New York Islanders
The seventh-seeded Islanders will look to take a giant step toward advancing to the NHL’s main playoff bracket when they face the 10th-seeded Panthers in Game 2 on Tuesday afternoon in Toronto.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Beauvillier scored and goalie Semyon Varlamov made 27 saves to lead New York to a 2-1 victory on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday’s victory marked a return to form for the Islanders, who are tied with the Boston Bruins for the second-fewest regular season goals allowed (389) in the NHL since head coach Barry Trotz arrived prior to the 2018-19 season. New York has allowed just one goal in four of its five playoff wins under Trotz.
The win for Varlamov on Saturday was his first in the postseason since April 26, 2014. Bobrovsky also made 27 saves in the opener.
Florida Panthers
The Panthers enter Tuesday feeling pretty good after outshooting the Islanders 19-17 over the final 40 minutes on Saturday. Jonathan Huberdeau scored Florida’s goal 23 seconds into the third period.
The Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
Varlamov and the Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky are expected to face off again in the net.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Panthers are 0-4 in their last 4 playoff games as an underdog.
- Islanders are 16-7 in their last 23 vs. Atlantic.
- Over is 8-3 in Panthers last 11 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Panthers are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 12-3-1 in Islanders last 16 Tuesday games.
Free New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers NHL Prediction: Panthers Puck Line
This is going to be an exciting game and one that I believe is going to be closely contested. If you’re going to place a bet, pay attention to the trends I posted above. These are usually some of the best pre bet indicators for success!
To keep it all long but sweet, my expert betting prediction is below. I hope everyone who reads this article has good luck with their prediction!
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Florida Spread -242, and parlay it with the Over 5.
**NOTE** – The 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers will begin Saturday, Aug. 1 in Florida and Toronto. The top four teams in both conferences will play a 3-game round robin for seeding in the First Round. The 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers will be best-of-5 series with the losing teams being entered into Phase 2 of the NHL Draft Lottery.
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