New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Oct 2025

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 18:15 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.

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.

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	29-24-2	2.7	.906	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Joonas Korpisalo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-6	3.2	.894	1
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

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.

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

Be ready for New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Pastrnak Over 0.5 Assists -135

David Pastrnak (Bruins) has recorded one assist or more in 4 straight games at home. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -135, with bettors able to land themselves an attractive price for this to happen.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 3 - 5 Bruins

There’s the option to wager on the Bruins to win by a 5-3 scoreline. Odds of +2500 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Bruins

1-0

Islanders

+5500

Bruins

+6000

2-0

Islanders

+4500

Bruins

+5500

2-1

Islanders

+1500

Bruins

+1700

3-0

Islanders

+3000

Bruins

+4000

3-1

Islanders

+1800

Bruins

+2200

3-2

Islanders

+850

Bruins

+950

4-0

Islanders

+3400

Bruins

+5500

4-1

Islanders

+1400

Bruins

+2000

4-2

Islanders

+1400

Bruins

+1800

4-3

Islanders

+950

Bruins

+1100

5-0

Islanders

+5500

Bruins

+10000

5-1

Islanders

+2000

Bruins

+3400

5-2

Islanders

+1400

Bruins

+2000

5-3

Islanders

+2000

Bruins

+2500

5-4

Islanders

+1800

Bruins

+2000

6-0

Islanders

+8000

Bruins

+14000

6-1

Islanders

+4500

Bruins

+8000

6-2

Islanders

+2500

Bruins

+4000

6-3

Islanders

+2400

Bruins

+3500

6-4

Islanders

+4000

Bruins

+5000

6-5

Islanders

+4500

Bruins

+5000

7-1

Islanders

+7500

Bruins

+13000

7-2

Islanders

+6000

Bruins

+10000

7-3

Islanders

+4500

Bruins

+7000

7-4

Islanders

+5500

Bruins

+7000

7-5

Islanders

+9000

Bruins

+11000

7-6

Islanders

+11000

Bruins

+11000

8-4

Islanders

+10000

Bruins

+13000

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New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability of winning this game, New York Islanders might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -149 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Boston Bruins, you will find +125 about the underdogs.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -104.

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Moneyline

Islanders

-149

Bruins

+125

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+102

Tie

+335

Bruins

+205

Puck Line

Islanders -1.5

+156

Bruins +1.5

-192

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-118

Over 6.5

-104

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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

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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