The Boston Bruins (18-5-4) and New York Islanders (14-7-7) meet Friday night on Long Island. The opening puck drop at UBS Arena is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Bruins are on the road for a 2nd straight game. They lost 2-1 in overtime at the New Jersey Devils Wednesday. Six of Boston’s 9 losses have come on the road.
The Islanders also last played Wednesday when they downed the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 to claim their 4th straight victory. The 2nd-place team in the Metropolitan Division is 6-0-1 since Nov. 30.
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