Islanders vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - Nov. 26

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The New York Islanders (13-8-2), coming off a 1-0 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken, host the Boston Bruins (13-11) at UBS Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins lost to the San Jose Sharks 3-1 in their last outing.

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Here's our pick for who will secure the victory in Wednesday's game.

Over the last 10 contests, the Bruins are 6-4-0. They have totaled 29 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 27. They have gone on the power play 32 times during that span, and have capitalized with 10 goals (31.2% of opportunities).

Islanders vs. Bruins Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Islanders 4, Bruins 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-164)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders are 4-2-6 in overtime contests as part of a 13-8-2 overall record.
  • New York is 7-2-0 (14 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Islanders recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
  • New York has lost all five games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 15 games (12-1-2, 26 points).
  • In the six games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 5-1-0.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 2-7-1 (five points).
  • The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Islanders finished 10-1-0 in those contests (20 points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

  • The Bruins have a record of 13-11 this season and are 5-0-5 in overtime games.
  • In the 12 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
  • This season the Bruins scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • Boston has four points (2-2-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Bruins have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
  • This season, Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 12 points with a record of 6-5-0.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 4-6-0 (eight points).
  • The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Bruins went 9-5-0 in those matchups (18 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank Islanders AVG Bruins AVG Bruins Rank
20th 3.04 Goals Scored 3.08 16th
10th 2.78 Goals Allowed 3.21 22nd
12th 28.7 Shots 27.7 18th
18th 28 Shots Allowed 30 25th
32nd 13.33% Power Play % 25.64% 4th
9th 83.1% Penalty Kill % 82.98% 10th

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