Planning on watching today’s Bruins and Islanders game? Catch the action at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, as the Islanders hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. In this Eastern matchup, the Bruins are favored by -1.5 goals against the Islanders. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at FanDuel.
Boston Bruins Preview
Heading into today’s game, the Bruins are in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with 84 points and a record of 35-12-14. In the Atlantic Division, they are also in 2nd place. Over their last ten games, Boston has gone just 3-7.
On the road this season, the Bruins have a record of 16-5-9, and they have been favored in 53 of their 61 games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Boston has gone 19-13.
For their offensive performance, the Bruins come in averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, which is 7th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. This season, the Bruins are 14-1 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 20-10 record.
Entering the game, goalie Linus Ullmark has started 28 games this season. His current record stands at 16-6, and his save percentage is 0.748%.
New York Islanders Preview
At home this season, the Islanders have gone 13-8-9, and overall, they are 25-20-14. In the Eastern Conference standings, New York is in 10th place, and in the Metropolitan Division, they are in 5th place. Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone 5-5.
As the underdog, New York has gone 13-10-9 this season, and they have won their last two games when not favored. In games against the Eastern Conference, the Islanders have gone 17-17.
For their offensive performance, the Islanders come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 21st in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 20th in the league. Looking at how the Islanders’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 19th in power play goals and 7th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Ilya Sorokin gets the start and has made 42 starts this season. His record at this point is 19-13, and his save percentage is 1.0%.
The Bruins held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 3-0-0 record. When considering the puck line, the Bruins registered a 2-1 record.
The Bruins held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 3-0-0 record. When considering the puck line, the Bruins registered a 2-1 record.
How to Bet Islanders vs. Bruins in New York
If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Islanders to cover. Even if the Bruins manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Islanders should cover the puck line. With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Islanders +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 5.5