New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers odds, tips and betting trends

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March 27, 2026Updated March 28, 2026, 9:52 a.m. ET

Mar 26, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) and Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) battle for control of the puck in the first period at UBS Arena.

The eighth-place squad in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders (41-27-5), host the 15th-ranked Florida Panthers (35-33-3) at UBS Arena on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.

New York won 2-1 at home its last time out on March 26 against the Dallas Stars.

Florida played at home in its last game on March 26, and fell 3-2 against the Minnesota Wild.

Here’s what you need to get ready for Saturday’s hockey action.

Watch Islanders vs. Panthers on ESPN+!New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 9:52 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Favorite: Islanders (-187)Underdog: Panthers (+155)Over/under: 5.5Islanders vs. Panthers game info and start timeDate: Saturday, March 28, 2026Time: 1 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+Watch Islanders vs. Panthers on ESPN+!Islanders stats and trendsNew York has won 13 of its 26 games as a favorite this season.In one game with moneyline odds shorter than -187 this season, the Islanders have been victorious every time.The moneyline odds say New York has a 65.2% chance of winning this game.New York has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 36 of 73 games this season.In the past 10 games, the Islanders have gone 6-4-0 (80.0% of possible points).They are scoring at a 2.5 goals-per-game average (25 total) over that time.On the defensive side, the Islanders have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) over those 10 matchups.Panthers stats and trendsThe Panthers have been an underdog in 24 games this season, with 16 upset wins (66.7%).Florida has played with moneyline odds of +155 or longer two times this season, and lost both.Bookmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Panthers have a 39.2% chance to win.Florida’s games have gone over 5.5 goals in 42 of 71 chances this season.In the last 10 contests, the Panthers have secured 75.0% of the possible points with a 5-5-0 record.They have averaged 2.6 goals per game (26 total) during that time.On the defensive end, the Panthers have allowed 3.0 goals per game (30 total) over those 10 outings.

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