Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/1

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The Florida Panthers head to UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 6:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Panthers have a record of 30-26-3, while the Islanders stand at 34-21-5.

Florida, under the guidance of head coach Paul Maurice, ranks 13th in the Eastern Conference. They are seventh in their division with a conference record of 16-17. On the other side, the Islanders, led by Patrick Roy, are ranked seventh in the conference and third in their division with a 21-15 conference record.

Panthers vs Islanders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs. New York Islanders
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers MoneyLine -132, New York Islanders MoneyLine +114

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have had mixed results in recent games. They lost to the Buffalo Sabres 3-2, despite a solid performance from Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. In contrast, they had a strong 5-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Brad Marchand scoring two goals.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been a key player for the Panthers this season. He has played 41 games, with 22 wins and 17 losses. Bobrovsky has made 847 saves but has yet to secure a shutout.

Sam Reinhart leads the Panthers with 56 points from 27 goals and 29 assists. Brad Marchand follows closely with 53 points. Sam Bennett is another significant contributor, adding 45 points and leading the team in hits with 105.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured victories against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens, each by a score of 4-3. They also defeated the New Jersey Devils with a score of 3-1, showcasing their ability to win close games.

Bo Horvat has been a key player, contributing in recent games with goals and assists. Mathew Barzal has also played well, adding to the team’s offensive efforts. The Islanders’ defense has supported their goaltending, with Ilya Sorokin making crucial saves.

In the 2026 regular season, the Islanders have been effective on defense, with notable blocks and hits. Their goaltending, led by Sorokin, ranks high with a significant number of saves. The team continues to perform well in faceoffs, providing them with more possession opportunities.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Florida Panthers are favored at -132. The Panthers have strong stats, especially in shots on goal, where they rank 9th. The New York Islanders are the underdogs at +114. Given the Panthers’ edge in key areas, they are likely to win this game with a projected score of Florida 4, New York 3.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, and the projected total is 7 goals. The over at -103 is a good choice as both teams rank well in offensive categories, suggesting a high-scoring game.