Boston Bruins (27-24-8) vs New York Islanders (25-25-7)
Game Info: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm (TD Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Bruins -102 / New York Islanders -118 — Over/Under: 6
In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 27th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 25-25-7 this year after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 5-1 in their last game. New York tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Islanders out shot New York by a total of 37-18, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New York got their lone goal from Romanov, while Sorokin stopped six out of 11 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Islanders lost to the Stars by a score of 4-3 and the Wild by a score of 6-3. New York has lost four games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Metro standings with 57 points. New York has scored 2.70 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also averaging 11.3% on the power play and 70.2% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 23 goals, 18 assists, and 162 shots on goal, while Bo Horvat has added 19 goals, 22 assists, and 166 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 20-18-4 with a 2.80 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 27-24-8 this season after they lost to Toronto in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Boston led 3-0 in the second period and 3-1 in the third, but they couldn’t hold onto the lead and ended up losing in overtime. The Bruins out shot Toronto by a total of 36-29, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie, Marchand, and Pastrnak (2), while Swayman stopped 24 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bruins lost to the Ducks by a score of 3-2 and the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3. Boston has lost four games in a row and they are currently tied for fifth in the Atlantic standings with 62 points. Boston has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also averaging 15.4% on the power play and 75.5% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 30 goals, 42 assists, and 239 shots on goal, while Brad Marchand has added 21 goals, 26 assists, and 168 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 18-18-6 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Why the Bruins will beat the Islanders
- The Islanders have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Bruins have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Islanders at TD Garden when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last seven night games between the Islanders and Bruins at TD Garden have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last four games against the Bruins following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line at TD Garden.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last six games at TD Garden.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of the last eight games between the Islanders and Bruins at TD Garden.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents at TD Garden.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 12 games as underdogs.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last 10 games at TD Garden.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in four of the Islanders’ last five games against the Bruins.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded a point in each of his last four road appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against the Bruins.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (629).
- The Boston Bruins rank 31st in the league for power play goals against this season (45).
- The New York Islanders rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.70).
- The New York Islanders rank 32nd in the league for power play goals this season (15).
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Islanders vs Bruins Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup trying to snap losing streaks, but Boston will be on home ice. The Bruins are 18-9-5 at home this year, while the Islanders are 12-12-5 on the road. New York has allowed at least four goals in four straight games and their penalty kill is only at 70% on the season. Boston has gone to overtime in their last two games and they have lost by exactly one goal in each of their last four. I know both teams are struggling right now, but Boston seems to be closer to figuring things out and they are at home. Take the Bruins here.