Check out our free Bruins vs Islanders pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Elmont. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Bruins possess a 10-10-3 record so far.
- In terms of giveaways, the Bruins are currently 26th in the league.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
- The Islanders head into the game at 8-9-5.
- The Islanders come into the game ranked 12th in shots on goal.
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.
Bruins vs Islanders Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Bruins in a Eastern conference matchup.
Bruins vs. Islanders Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Boston Bruins at New York Islanders
- Where: Elmont at UBS Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds NYI -1.5, BOS +112 | NYI -133 O/U 5.5
Bruins Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Boston?
Boston moved to 10-10-3 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals was never in doubt, with the game’s 2 combined goals falling well short of that mark.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense kept the Kraken off the board, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.
The Bruins took 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 2-0 win over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd goal, which came on a power play.
Boston scored both of their goals in the first period, with Brazeau's goal coming 3:23 into the game. Coyle followed with a power-play goal at the 10:03 mark. The Bruins had 16 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, allowing 0 goals and just 23 shots on goal from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman stopped every shot he faced, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Boston's defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.
Islanders Preview: Can New York Lock in a Home Win?
With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders fell to 8-9-5 this season. The Islanders entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
After falling behind 2-0, Casey Cizikas put the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal later in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second period, and Nelson followed with a goal just 8 seconds before the end of the period.
Despite taking 37 shots on goal, the Islanders were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They recorded 23 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.
Defensively, the Islanders gave up 5 goals to the Rangers, with the first coming just 3:44 into the opening period. After closing the gap to 3-2 late in the 2nd, New York allowed two more goals in the 3rd, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.
Bruins vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their five previous road games, Boston has an puck line mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Although New York has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 3-7. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Islanders have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 8-2.
- Although the Bruins have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 0-3.
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