NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Bruins

The New York Islanders meet the Boston Bruins in this NHL matchup at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:15 on Tuesday, October 28. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

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Our prediction is that the Islanders and opponents Bruins can go Over 5.5. We’re especially keen to take advantage of the -141 available.

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7 Bruins Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

New York Islanders were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Philadelphia Flyers claimed a 4-3 (SO) win. Anthony Duclair, Simon Holmstroem and Maxim Tsyplakov each scored one goal.

Boston Bruins suffered a defeat in their last game. A 7-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Canadian Tire Centre against Ottawa Senators. Morgan Geekie and Viktor Arvidsson each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders have claimed back-to-back victories over the Bruins. Both successes came at TD Garden and the scorelines were 5-4 (OT) and 2-1. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Bruins have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-3-1	3.7	.875	0
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Joonas Korpisalo (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-3-0	4.1	.845	0
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

New York Islanders – Last 10 Games

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 30.9 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 3.6 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Bo Horvat is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Anders Lee recording 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 3.47 goal against average with a .886 save percentage.

Boston Bruins – Last 10 Games

The Bruins have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.1 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 5.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.0%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, while Pavel Zacha is next in line after having 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.86 GAA with a .869 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

We should take advantage of the -141 when it comes to going over the total goals line in this NHL clash. These odds are appealing as they look to be on the generous side.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each NHL franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our hockey picks.

Key Islanders vs Bruins stats:

The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 9 Islanders games.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Islanders games.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bruins games at home.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Bruins games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 58.5% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders

3 - 5 Bruins logo

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New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Close Encounter

With the sportsbooks giving them a 58% probability of winning this game, New York Islanders might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -137 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Boston Bruins, you will find +114 about the underdogs.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -141.

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Puck Line

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Last 5 Games

Islanders

NHL: 25/10 Islanders3 Flyers 4
NHL: 24/10 Red Wings2 Islanders 7
NHL: 22/10 Sharks3 Islanders 4
NHL: 18/10 Islanders5 Senators 4
NHL: 17/10 Oilers2 Islanders 4

Bruins

NHL: 28/10 Bruins2 Senators 7
NHL: 25/10 Avalanche2 Bruins 3
NHL: 24/10 Ducks7 Bruins 5
NHL: 22/10 Panthers4 Bruins 3
NHL: 20/10 Bruins2 Mammoth 3

Head to Head

NY Islanders vs Boston

NHL: 28/02 2025 Islanders 2 Bruins 1
NHL: 06/01 2025 Islanders 5 Bruins 4
NHL: 28/11 2024 Bruins 6 Islanders 3
NHL: 03/03 2024 Bruins 1 Islanders 5
NHL: 16/12 2023 Bruins 5 Islanders 4
NHL: 10/11 2023 Islanders 2 Bruins 5
NHL: 18/02 2023 Islanders 2 Bruins 6
NHL: 19/01 2023 Bruins 4 Islanders 1
NHL: 14/12 2022 Islanders 3 Bruins 4
NHL: 26/03 2022 Islanders 3 Bruins 6

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 30.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 11.3
Blocks: 14.8
Faceoff Wins : 29.2
Hits: 18.7
Giveaways: 14.2
Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 31.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.9
Blocks: 15.1
Faceoff Wins : 30.9
Hits: 22.6
Giveaways: 15.6
Takeaways: 5.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 28.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 5
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.7
Blocks: 15.9
Faceoff Wins : 35.5
Hits: 25.3
Giveaways: 16.1
Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 29.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.9
Blocks: 14.5
Faceoff Wins : 34.1
Hits: 26.6
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 4.5

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New York Islanders Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
14	Bo Horvat	8	21.23	5	4	9	6
27	Anders Lee	8	14.4	2	6	8	3
13	Mathew Barzal	8	21.3	2	5	7	4

48	Matthew Schaefer	8	23.2	2	5	7	3
51	Emil Heineman	8	14.29	5	1	6	6
21	Kyle Palmieri	8	20.08	3	3	6	-1
44	Jean-Gabriel Pageau	8	14.61	2	3	5	1
74	Simon Holmstroem	8	13.29	2	3	5	-2
29	Jonathan Drouin	7	18.13	1	4	5	6
6	Ryan Pulock	8	19.66	0	4	4	3
77	Anthony DeAngelo	8	18.83	1	3	4	-1
24	Scott Mayfield	8	18.48	0	3	3	4
49	Maxim Shabanov	6	11.72	1	2	3	-3
11	Anthony Duclair	8	15.64	2	1	3	1
41	Marshall Warren	1	11.3	0	2	2	1
53	Casey Cizikas	8	10.06	1	1	2	-4
7	Maxim Tsyplakov	6	8.77	1	0	1	-4
3	Adam Pelech	8	19.26	0	1	1	3
32	Kyle Maclean	4	9.35	0	0	0	-3
28	Alexander Romanov	4	18.2	0	0	0	-3
34	Adam Boqvist	3	13.6	0	0	0	2
43	Marc Gatcomb	1	8.6	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
30	Ilya Sorokin	6	3.7	0.875
33	David Rittich	2	2.01	0.939

Boston Bruins Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
88	David Pastrnak	11	20.16	5	8	13	-6
18	Pavel Zacha	11	17.97	2	7	9	1
39	Morgan Geekie	11	18.46	7	2	9	-3

28	Elias Lindholm	11	18.44	3	4	7	-4
11	Casey Mittelstadt	10	14.41	3	3	6	-1
73	Charlie McAvoy	11	23.83	0	6	6	-5
6	Mason Lohrei	11	18.12	1	5	6	0
71	Viktor Arvidsson	11	13.87	2	3	5	1
81	Michael Eyssimont	11	11.32	2	3	5	-5
84	Tanner Jeannot	11	12.95	2	2	4	-2
47	Mark Kastelic	11	12.2	2	1	3	2
52	Sean Kuraly	11	13.81	1	2	3	2
91	Nikita Zadorov	11	21.54	1	2	3	2
44	Henri Jokiharju	11	18.07	0	3	3	-1
43	Jordan Harris	5	15.64	1	1	2	0
93	Fraser Minten	11	12.64	1	1	2	-3
19	John Beecher	3	12.53	1	0	1	0
52	Andrew Peeke	11	19.05	0	1	1	-3
92	Marat Khusnutdinov	6	10.73	0	1	1	-3
27	Hampus Lindholm	3	15.07	0	0	0	-3
47	Jeffrey Truchon-Viel	3	12.23	0	0	0	0
79	Michael Callahan	3	16.47	0	0	0	-2

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
1	Jeremy Swayman	7	3.45	0.887
70	Joonas Korpisalo	4	4.03	0.845

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Islanders Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Maxim Shabanov

Injured

Pierre Engvall

Injured

Semyon Varlamov

Injured

Alexander Romanov

Injured

Boston Bruins Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Hampus Lindholm

Injured

Jordan Harris

Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Islanders Lineups

25 Oct NHL

Islanders 3-4 Flyers

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 New Jersey	9	8	1	0	16	0.889	7	8	35	22	13	5-0-0	3-1-0	0-0	8-1	8W
2 Pittsburgh	10	7	2	1	15	0.75	7	7	38	27	11	3-1-1	4-1-0	0-1	7-3	1W
3 Carolina	8	6	2	0	12	0.75	3	5	31	22	9	2-0-0	4-2-0	1-0	6-2	1L
4 Washington	9	6	3	0	12	0.667	5	6	27	21	6	3-3-0	3-0-0	0-0	6-3	1L
5 NY Islanders	8	4	3	1	9	0.563	4	4	30	28	2	3-2-0	1-1-1	0-1	4-4	1L
6 Philadelphia	8	4	3	1	9	0.563	2	3	23	21	2	4-1-0	0-2-1	1-0	4-4	1W
7 Columbus	8	4	4	0	8	0.5	3	3	25	25	0	1-3-0	3-1-0	1-0	4-4	1W
8 NY Rangers	10	3	5	2	8	0.4	3	3	22	26	-4	0-4-1	3-1-1	0-0	3-7	3L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Montreal	10	7	3	0	14	0.7	4	7	36	30	6	3-1-0	4-2-0	0-0	7-3	1W
2 Detroit	9	6	3	0	12	0.667	5	6	30	29	1	5-1-0	1-2-0	0-0	6-3	1W
3 Ottawa	10	5	4	1	11	0.55	4	4	38	37	1	3-2-1	2-2-0	1-0	5-5	3W
4 Florida	10	5	5	0	10	0.5	5	5	25	28	-3	4-1-0	1-4-0	0-0	5-5	1W
5 Buffalo	9	4	4	1	9	0.5	4	4	27	27	0	4-2-0	0-2-1	0-0	4-5	1L
6 Toronto	9	4	4	1	9	0.5	2	4	31	33	-2	4-2-1	0-2-0	0-0	4-5	1W
7 Tampa Bay	9	3	4	2	8	0.444	2	3	24	28	-4	2-3-0	1-1-2	0-0	3-6	2W
8 Boston	11	4	7	0	8	0.364	3	4	34	42	-8	3-3-0	1-4-0	0-0	3-7	1L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Utah	10	8	2	0	16	0.8	6	8	37	24	13	4-0-0	4-2-0	0-0	8-2	7W
2 Colorado	10	5	1	4	14	0.7	5	5	33	26	7	2-0-2	3-1-2	0-2	5-5	4L
3 Winnipeg	9	6	3	0	12	0.667	6	6	30	22	8	3-3-0	3-0-0	0-0	6-3	1L
4 Dallas	9	5	3	1	11	0.611	4	4	28	30	-2	2-2-1	3-1-0	1-0	5-4	2W
5 Chicago	9	4	3	2	10	0.556	3	4	26	23	3	2-2-1	2-1-1	0-1	4-5	1L
6 Nashville	10	4	4	2	10	0.5	3	3	26	32	-6	3-2-1	1-2-1	1-0	4-6	1L
7 Minnesota	10	3	5	2	8	0.4	2	2	28	39	-11	1-2-1	2-3-1	1-0	3-7	3L
8 St Louis	9	3	5	1	7	0.389	3	3	27	39	-12	1-3-1	2-2-0	0-0	3-6	4L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	9	5	1	3	13	0.722	4	5	31	25	6	3-0-1	2-1-2	0-1	5-4	2L
2 Seattle	9	5	2	2	12	0.667	3	5	25	25	0	3-0-0	2-2-2	0-1	5-4	2W
3 LA Kings	10	4	3	3	11	0.55	1	3	29	33	-4	0-2-1	4-1-2	1-2	4-6	1W
4 Vancouver	10	5	5	0	10	0.5	3	4	29	31	-2	2-2-0	3-3-0	1-0	5-5	1W
5 Edmonton	10	4	4	2	10	0.5	3	4	29	32	-3	2-0-1	2-4-1	0-1	4-6	2L
6 Anaheim	8	4	3	1	9	0.563	3	4	29	29	0	1-1-0	3-2-1	0-0	4-4	1L
7 San Jose	9	2	5	2	6	0.333	0	2	29	42	-13	0-2-2	2-3-0	0-0	2-7	1W
8 Calgary	10	2	7	1	5	0.25	1	1	21	35	-14	1-3-1	1-4-0	1-0	2-8	1W

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