Pittsburgh at New York

Young SIdney Crosby owns the Islanders. He has posted 31 points in 14 games against New York and tonight he should again have success. Pittsburgh is playing well enough to earn themselves their first playoff bid since 2001. The Penguins have won seven of their last nine, finally finding some defense to go with their always-strong offense.  Over their last five games, they are winning on average by a 3.8 to 2.4 score. New York has lost four of five by allowing 4.8 goals per game. Pittsburgh has won 13 of their last 16 games vs. teams that allow 30+ shots on goal per game. Take the hot Penguines here for roughly even money. We also expect this game to go UNDER as 22 of New York's 34 home games have this season. In fact, in March, only one game in eleven has gone OVER for New York at home. They are also 21-10 UNDER following a road game this season including 8-1 UNDER off a road loss. Expect New York goals to be rare here and for the UNDER to come through.