The New York Islanders (4-3-1) and Boston Bruins (4-7-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:15 p.m. EDT at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Islanders are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6 (-120o / +100u). The Islanders are a -140 favorite to win outright, while the Bruins are +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Islanders vs. Bruins predictions and NHL picks.
Islanders vs. Bruins Odds, Pick
| Islanders Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +175 | 6 -120o / 100u | -140 |
| Bruins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -210 | 6 -120o / 100u | +120 |
Islanders vs. Bruins Spread: Islanders -1.5 (+175), Bruins +1.5 (-207)
Islanders vs. Bruins Over/Under: 6 (-120o / +100u)
Islanders vs. Bruins Moneyline: Islanders -140, Bruins +120
Islanders vs. Bruins Preview
The Islanders are hoping to return to the NHL playoffs in a seemingly open Metropolitan Division this season.
Center Matthew Barzal could be the key to success if he can stay healthy after playing just 30 games last year. He's already started strong this season with seven points in eight games, tied for third-best on the Islanders.
The other important piece is 2025's No. 1 Draft Pick Matthew Schaefer. The rookie defenseman has been stellar in his debut season, becoming the active player with the longest point streak to start his career with six games and a total of seven points.
The Islanders will face the Bruins, who have a -8 goal differential and are tied with the Sharks for the most goals allowed this season (42), with seven losses already.
Our Bet Labs system recommends backing New York on the moneyline tonight.
Islanders vs. Bruins Prediction
The Early Season Favorite Low Expectation system targets NHL teams that failed to make the playoffs the prior year but open the new season as early favorites within conference play.
These teams often enter the year undervalued by the market yet motivated to prove improvement after an offseason reset. Early in the schedule, fatigue and injuries are minimal, allowing teams with new rosters or coaching systems to perform above expectations before regression sets in.
Facing familiar conference opponents adds structure and familiarity, helping execution for a team eager to establish credibility.
This system captures the window when low-expectation favorites are priced modestly but driven by urgency and fresh energy, producing consistent profit before the market fully adjusts to their true level.
Best Bet: Islanders ML -140 (bet365)
