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! 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.

BOSTON BRUINS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Islanders +1.5

This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:

  • Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a 4-3 win.
  • Take the Bruins on the moneyline
  • On the puck line, we like Islanders (+1.5)

Can Boston Grab a Win on the Road?

With a record of 35-12-14, the Bruins are in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, Boston has gone just 3-7, and they are 2-3 in their last five games. On the road this season, the Bruins have gone 16-5-9.

In games where they have been favored, Boston has gone 30-12-11, and they have been favored in 53 of their 61 games this season. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins have gone 19-13.

On the season, the Bruins have gone 30-31 against the puck line and 22-31 as the favorite. So far, they have 24 wins by multiple goals and have gone 2-3 against the puck line in their last five games.

As the favorite, Boston is 0-8 against the puck line in their last eight games and 15-16 on the road. Overall, their average scoring margin is +.6 goals per game, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten road games.

The average goal total for Boston’s games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 30-31-0.

Through their last three road games, Boston has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.

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. Boston’s offense comes into the game ranked 11th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 15th in the NHL.

The leading scorer for Boston’s offense is David Pastrnak. Coming into the game he has 38 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Pastrnak has 49 assists this season.

In terms of defense, the Islanders head into the game ranked 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.7 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 14th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.

Goalie Linus Ullmark gets the start and has made 28 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-6, and his save percentage is 0.748%.

Can New York Grab a Win at Home?

At home this season, the Islanders have gone 13-8-9 and have been the underdog in 32 of their 59 games. In the Eastern Conference, New York is in 10th place and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone 5-5 and have won two straight games as the underdog.

Overall, the Islanders have a record of 25-20-14, and in the Eastern Conference, they have gone 17-17. In their last five games, New York has gone 3-2, and over their last three games, they have gone 2-1.

As the underdog, the Islanders have a puck line record of 23-9 this season. Overall, their puck line record is 29-30, and their average scoring margin is -.4 goals per game. In their last three games, the team has gone 2-1 vs. the puck line.

New York’s puck line record at home this year is 12-18, and they have an average scoring margin of -.3 goals per game at home. So far, the Islanders have had 16 wins by one goal and nine wins by multiple goals.

For the season, New York’s games have finished with an average of 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6. Overall, the Islanders have an over/under record of 32-24-3.

Across the Bruins last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Islanders are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 20th in the league. New York’s offense is currently ranked 19th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the league.

New York’s leading goal scorer is Brock Nelson. So far this season, he has 27 goals, placing him 22nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 21 assists so far.

Defensively, the Islanders are currently 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.7 shots per game against New York. They also are 14th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

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%.