Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

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! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Bruins.

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 Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:

• The Islanders enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
• Take the Islanders on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)

Will the Bruins Win on the Road?

Boston moved to 10-10-3 after a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6 goals.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game total.

Boston’s offense got going early, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season at 16:37 in the 1st period. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, coming on a power play at 10:03 in the 1st.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the 1st period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists in the game.

Boston’s defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

Will New York Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

The Islanders fell to 8-9-5 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over.

New York’s defense struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders’ offense didn’t get on the board until 15:22 in the second period, when Casey Cizikas scored to make it 2-1.

Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders’ 5-2 loss to the Rangers. New York fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period and shut out again in the third.

The Islanders recorded 23 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas’ goal, while Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist. Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee were credited with assists on Nelson’s goal, their fourth and third of the season, respectively.

On the defensive side, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and allowed two more in the third, leading to a 5-2 loss. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense registered 17 hits and 12 takeaways.