In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, November 4th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 6-5-1 this year after they defeated Columbus by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New York trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they scored two goals in the last 67 seconds to escape with the victory. The Islanders out shot Columbus by a total of 39-22, won 68.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Holmstrom and Schaefer (2), while Rittich stopped 20 out of 22 shots, which was a .909 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New York defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-1, but did lose to the Hurricanes by a score of 6-2 before that. The Islanders have won two games in a row and they are currently tied for last in the Metro standings. New York has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.42 goals against per game, while also going 16.3% on the power play and 77.5% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led New York with seven goals and six assists, while Matthew Schaefer has added five goals and five assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 3-4-1 with a 3.40 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 7-7-0 this season after they defeated Carolina by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Boston had their lead cut to 2-1 late in the third period, but they were able to hang on for the win. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 29-22, won 46.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Arvidsson and Mittelstadt, while Swayman stopped 28 out of 29 shots, which was a .966 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Sabres by a score of 4-3 and the Islanders by a score of 5-2. The Bruins have won three games in a row and they are currently tied for fourth in the Atlantic standings with 14 points. Boston has scored 3.21 goals per game and they have allowed 3.43 goals against per game, while also going 21.7% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with seven goals and 10 assists, while Pavel Zacha has added two goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 4-4-0 with a 3.14 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this season.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Islanders have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 13 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Bruins have won the third period in each of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Bruins’ last eight night games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last five games against the Bruins following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Tuesday night games between teams from the same conference have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Bruins’ last eight night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Drouin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Kyle Palmieri has scored a goal in each of the Islanders’ last three games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jonathan Drouin has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in 11 of the Bruins’ last 12 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances against the Islanders.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances against the Islanders.
Islanders vs Bruins Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup playing some solid hockey and both have small winning streaks they are trying to continue. The Bruins are 1-4-0 on the road this year, while the Islanders are 4-2-0 at home. New York got lucky to beat Columbus in their last game and their offense has been an issue in their last four games. Boston has won four of their last five, including two great wins over Colorado and Carolina. I think the Bruins are playing the slightly better hockey right now and they have a ton of momentum. Take Boston to get the win.