Can the Islanders finish off a four-game sweep of the Penguins on the road Tuesday night (MSG, MSG+, 7:30 p.m.)?
Betting markets are skeptical. But, they’ve been skeptical of the Islanders since before the NHL playoff series began.
– Pittsburgh closed as a -135 favorite to win the series before it began, despite not enjoying home-ice advantage.
– Pittsburgh closed as a -125 road favorite in Game 2 after dropping the series opener. Some sharps (professional bettors) and most squares (recreational bettors) couldn’t resist taking the “superior” team to zig zag in a bounce-back spot.
– Pittsburgh closed as a whopping -200 favorites at home in Game 3.