The Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the New York Islanders in a game with a low over/under of 5.5. The Penguins come into this game on the back of a win against the San Jose Sharks, with a current record of 27-26 SU and 25-28-0 O/U/P. They are currently on a streak of one SU win, one ATS win, and two under games. They also have two days of rest coming into this game.
The Islanders, on the other hand, come into this game after a loss against the Ottawa Senators, with a current record of 27-30 SU and 25-31-1 O/U/P. They are currently on a streak of three SU losses, three ATS losses, and one under game. They also have two days of rest coming into this game.
In terms of the Value Index (V.I.), the Penguins have a V.I. of -117, while the Islanders have a V.I. of -199. The V.I. allows you to compare the bookmakers’ odds with the teams’ performances. The V.I.C. for the Penguins is (B) neutral, while the Islanders’ V.I.C. is (C) neutral. The V.I.C. or Value Index Cycle is a tool used to grade a team’s performance cycles.
The strength of schedule (SOS) for both teams is the same, at 51.02%. This indicates that both teams have had an average level of competition in their last 7 games.
With a forecast of 3.13 for the Penguins, and a forecast of 2.91 for the Islanders, this game has the potential to be a close one. Keep an eye on the V.I. and V.I.C. to help inform your betting decisions.
