The New York Islanders (8-9-5) square off against the Boston Bruins (10-10-3) at UBS Arena on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a loss. The Islanders were defeated by the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 in their last game, while the Bruins are coming off a 2-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will emerge victorious in Wednesday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 outings for the Bruins, their offense has put up 17 goals while their defense has given up 28 (they have a 4-4-2 record in those games). In 35 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored three goals (8.6% conversion rate).
Islanders vs. Bruins Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Islanders 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-131)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 3-5-8 in overtime contests as part of an 8-9-5 overall record.
- New York has eight points (2-3-4) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- New York has lost all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals 12 times, and are 8-1-3 in those games (to record 19 points).
- In the eight games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 6-1-1 to record 13 points.
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 5-4-1 (11 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Islanders finished 3-3-4 in those contests (10 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins (10-10-3 overall) have posted a record of 3-3-6 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- Boston has earned 15 points (6-1-3) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the three games this season the Bruins finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- Boston has earned eight points (3-3-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Bruins have earned 12 points in their eight games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Boston has scored a lone power-play goal in nine games has a record of 5-4-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 8-4-0 (16 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned five points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.45 | Goals Scored | 2.22 | 32nd |
| 11th | 2.86 | Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 20th |
| 12th | 29.9 | Shots | 27.3 | 23rd |
| 19th | 29 | Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 11th |
| 31st | 12.7% | Power Play % | 12.36% | 32nd |
| 31st | 70.21% | Penalty Kill % | 77.27% | 23rd |
Islanders vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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