Written by Scott on Monday, July 6th, 2020
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For this article we will go over some of the player props available at Sports Interaction for the Panthers vs Islanders opening round series
These teams had similar records during the shortened regular season. The Panthers played in 69 games going 35-26-8 for 78 points. The Islanders played in 68 games going 35-23-10 for 80 points
Panthers vs Islanders Player Props Betting Tips
Lots of stars playing in this series and it should be an exciting and close round. This is a rematch of 2016 playoffs when the Islanders won that series 4-2.
Huberdeau 2.05 vs Barzal 2.40
Jonathan Huberdeau was having another strong season this year. He played in 69 games for 78 points. Over his career he has played against the Islanders 20 times scoring 13 points. He has been in the playoffs once in the previously mentioned series against the Islanders and had 3 points in those 6 games.
Mathew Barzal played in 68 games for 60 points. He has had 2 seasons in row where his point totals have dropped since his rookie season. He has played against the Panthers 9 times scoring 3 goals and getting 6 points. He has been in the playoffs once in 2018-2019 playing in 8 games getting 7 points.
With Huberdeau being the more consistent player I like him to outscore Barzal in this series
Huberdeau 2.05
Hoffman 1.80 vs Pageau 2.80
Hoffman was having another good season. He played in 69 games for 59 points. He was 7 goals off of his personal best with 13 games remaining before the season was stopped. He has faced the Islanders 17 times for 7 points. He has 25 games of postseason action scoring 14 points.
Pageau was on pace to have his best season. He played in 67 games between the Senators and the Islanders for 42 points which tied his career best. He has faced the Panthers 20 times for 10 points. He has played in 35 games in the postseason and scored 16 points.
Pageau is used in any and all situations where Hoffman is more of a goal scorer. Pageau will get more minutes so I expect him to get more points.
Pageau 2.80
Yandle 2.30 vs Lee 2.30
A defensemen vs a forward in this matchup.
Yandles was on pace to break 50 points again this year which are great numbers for a defenseman. He played in 69 games for 45 points. He has played against the Islanders 25 times for 22 points. He has 51 playoff games and 31 points.
Lee tied his career best for assists this season. He played in 68 games for 43 points, has faced the Panthers 20 times for 9 points and has 13 games of playoff action for 5 points.
Normally putting a forward against a defensemen the edge would go to the forward but Yandle is really good and counted on in all situations.
Yandle 2.30
Sports Interaction is the place for Canadians to bet on these and other player props for the opening round.
