Bruins vs. Islanders Player Props & Predictions – Friday, Dec. 15

The Boston Bruins (18-5-4) are set to face off against the New York Islanders (14-7-7) in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference showdown. With the Bruins leading their division and the Islanders on a four-game winning streak, this matchup promises to be a clash of titans on the ice.

Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders Odds Info

• Moneyline: Boston Bruins -122 (FanDuel) / New York Islanders +102 (FanDuel)
• Total: 5.5 / over +100 (Bet365) / under -120 (Bet365)

Game Info

• Date: Friday, Dec. 15
• Time: 07:30 PM ET
• Location: UBS Arena – Elmont, NY
• TV: ESPN+

Boston Bruins Betting Trends

• This season, the Boston Bruins have hit 12 overs and 15 unders.
• On the road this season, the Boston Bruins have hit 7 overs and 7 unders.
• As the favorite this season, the Boston Bruins have hit 11 overs and 12 unders.

New York Islanders Betting Trends

• This season, the New York Islanders have hit 17 overs and 11 unders.
• At home this season, the New York Islanders have hit 9 overs and 7 unders.
• As the underdog this season, the New York Islanders have hit 13 overs and 3 unders.

Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders Predictions

The Boston Bruins arrive at the UBS Arena with the top spot in their division, showcasing a strong season performance despite a recent overtime loss. The Bruins’ offensive prowess is led by right winger David Pastrnak, who has been a scoring sensation with 16 goals and 23 assists. Their defense, anchored by goaltender Linus Ullmark, has been formidable, contributing to the team’s impressive record. However, they will need to bounce back and regain their momentum after their latest game.

The New York Islanders, currently fifth in the conference, are riding the wave of a four-game winning streak, demonstrating their resilience and capacity to score goals when it counts. With Brock Nelson leading the team in goals and Mathew Barzal topping the points tally, the Islanders have a balanced attack that could pose a threat to the Bruins’ defense. The Islanders will look to leverage their home advantage at the UBS Arena, where they have been strong this season.

This game is not just a battle between two top teams but also a showcase of star players. The matchup to watch will be between the Bruins’ top scorer Pastrnak and the Islanders’ defensive leader Noah Dobson, who leads his team in assists. Both teams have shown they can perform under pressure, and with the Bruins’ top-ranked offense going head-to-head with the Islanders’ solid defense, fans can expect an intense and competitive game.

Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders Pick

The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders have demonstrated a tendency towards high-scoring games in their recent encounters, with the over hitting three out of the last four times they’ve faced each other. The Bruins, with their league-leading offense, have consistently found the back of the net, and with David Pastrnak in top form, they are likely to continue this trend. The Islanders, on their part, have been on a scoring spree during their four-game winning streak, contributing to the expectation of another over result. The Islanders’ ability to score in bunches, combined with the Bruins’ offensive firepower, makes the over a compelling pick for this matchup.

Despite the Bruins’ strong goaltending, the Islanders have the home-ice advantage and have shown they can rally for comeback victories, as seen in their recent games. The Bruins’ recent loss in overtime suggests a slight vulnerability that the Islanders could exploit. Moreover, the Islanders’ recent trend of hitting the over as underdogs adds weight to the prediction. While past performances and the historic head-to-head suggest a Bruins’ win, the current momentum and scoring capabilities of both teams indicate that we are more likely to see a game that exceeds the total line, making the over the right pick for this game.

The Pick: Over 5.5 | -120 at Bet365

Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

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