Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders Prediction: Can Islanders Get Pucks Past Linus Ullmark, Bruins?
The New York Islanders will host the Boston Bruins on Friday night. Can Matt Barzal and the Islanders put up goals against Linus Ullmark and the fierce Bruins defense? JT Miller provides his best betting pick in Bruins vs. Islanders.
JT Miller - December 15, 2023, 3:58 PM EST
5 minBoston Bruins vs. New York Islanders Prediction: Can Islanders Get Pucks Past Linus Ullmark, Bruins?
We are back with some Friday night puck and I am pumped up about this play. We are heading back to UBS Arena, where the visiting Boston Bruins are ready to do battle with the New York Islanders.
Bruins vs. Islanders Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 15, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders Prediction
This line is a gift to us in my opinion. I know you are all aware I am a totals guy. To put it simply, I think there are more ways in which this game goes over tonight than under, it's that simple. Getting the line not only at 5.5 but also at a good price is something I will bite on every time. Obviously, the line is set here for a reason. Boston is one of the best defensive teams in hockey, Linus Ullmark has been exceptional this season once again, and Iyla Sorokin is more than just solid between the pipes. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about why I love it.
The Islanders are one of the best teams for first period scoring in the league, and if we can get 1-2 in the first here tonight, I do not see them stopping. The Islanders are on fire right now, averaging 4.5 goals per game in the month of December, and the over has been cashing at higher lines than this one. I expect them to keep bringing the heat tonight knowing they are the underdogs (the over is 12-3 when they are underdogs this season), to a mean Bruins team that has won five straight over them. Isles are still down a few of their top defensemen on the backend, so New York needs to score to stay in this. The over has hit in four of the last five head to head matchups.
Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders Pick
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