The New York Islanders will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Boston Bruins invade Barclays Center on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the New York Islanders in this one found them earlier as 100 underdogs on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3-2.8 victory for the Islanders. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
35-26-12 New York battles the Bruins, currently with a 38-30-6 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 38-30-5 for the Islanders and 36-30-8 for the Bruins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Boston injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 25-ranked New York Islanders and the No. 1-rated Boston Bruins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 9-ranked offense (2.97 goals per game) against a Boston Bruins defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.72 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.92% rate while the Bruins have a 84.45% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Boston, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Lightning at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at +175 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Islanders were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at +167 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston home to Nashville, Tuesday, March 28th
New York home to Nashville, Monday, March 27th