New York Islanders vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/25
Planning on watching today’s Islanders and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Islanders in a Eastern conference matchup.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, February 2nd.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Panthers to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- The Panthers should also cover at -1.5
Can the Islanders Grab a Win on the Road?
The Islanders fell to 24-20-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Islanders failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that line.
New York’s defense struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the opening period. The Islanders didn’t get on the board until 15:22 in the second period, when Casey Cizikas scored to cut the Rangers’ lead to 2-1.
Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders’ 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second period, and Nelson followed with just 8 seconds left in the period.
The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They recorded 23 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.
The Islanders’ defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed another early in the second period. After closing the gap to 3-2, they conceded two more goals, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.
Does Florida Have What it Takes at Home?
With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 31-19-3. Florida, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put the Panthers ahead for good. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter to seal the win.
Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal, scoring four times in their 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period.
Matthew Tkachuk scored his third goal of the season, and Evan Rodrigues got things started with his third goal at 5:15 in the first period. The Panthers also recorded a power-play goal, their second of the game, at 11:13 in the second period.
Spencer Knight recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 win over the Stars. Defensively, Florida finished with 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the second period, the Panthers shut out Dallas in the third.