Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/28

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The Florida Panthers will play against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Panthers have a record of 35-33-3 this season. They rank 15th in the conference and 8th in their division. Meanwhile, the Islanders have a record of 41-27-5. They hold the 8th spot in the conference and are 4th in their division.

Panthers vs Islanders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs. New York Islanders
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New York Islanders MoneyLine -187, Florida Panthers MoneyLine +159

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild, managing 20 shots on goal. Matthew Tkachuk and Aaron Ekblad each scored a goal, but the team struggled to convert on the power play.

In a previous game, the Panthers secured a 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken. They recorded 24 shots on goal and had a strong physical presence with 34 hits. Noah Gregor contributed with a goal and an assist in this close contest.

Another notable performance was a 4-0 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves for the shutout, and the Panthers scored once on the power play. Sam Bennett had two assists, leading the team in points during this game.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders are coming off a recent win against the Dallas Stars. They scored 2 goals on 25 shots, while their goalie, Ilya Sorokin, made 26 saves. Matthew Schaefer stood out with 2 assists in the game.

In their previous game, the Islanders faced a tough loss against the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite putting up 47 shots, they fell short with a 3-4 score. Bo Horvat contributed with 9 shots on goal and an assist.

The Islanders had a strong defensive outing against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a 1-0 win. Ilya Sorokin posted a shutout with 26 saves. Bo Horvat was key, scoring the only goal in the game.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are favored to win against the Florida Panthers with a moneyline of -187. The Islanders have a strong defensive record, ranking 4th in goals against, which gives them an edge. The projected score is Islanders 3, Panthers 2.

The total for this game is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown solid defense with the Panthers ranked 19th in goals against. Considering these stats, the recommendation is to take the under at -105. The projected total score is 5.