Commencing with his arrival last season has Barry Trotz firmly established his reputation as a top-shelf coach. Trotz led the Washington Capitals to the 2018 Stanley Cup as his contract ran out. As a result of that title, he was able to capitalize with a mega-bucks contract to save the Islanders. In the beginning, it was clear that the Isles would reclaim NHL betting respect. Not many clubs play with a better defensive structure than New York. Boston has used its failure in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final as fuel for a repeat charge. Few teams are as complete.
New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins NHL
| Date and Time: | Thursday, December 19, 2019, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Islanders vs. Bruins TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Islanders vs. Bruins NHL Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
New York Islanders Vs. Boston Bruins Overview
New York has a sportsbook record of 22-7-2 with only 11 games going over the total. Overall metrics have the Islanders ranked 18th for goal scoring, 14th for power plays, second for goals against and 15th for penalty killing.
Along the same lines, the Bruins are 21-7-2-4 with 15 games over the total. Boston ranks fourth for goals scored, third for power play, fourth for goals against, and 10th for penalty killing.
Key Islanders: C Matthew Barzal (13 G, 14 A, 27 PTS, +14, 3 PPG, 3 PPA, 19.7 SPCT), C Brock Nelson (11 G, 14 A, 25 PTS, +2, 2 PPG, 2 PPA, 11.3 SPCT), D Ryan Pulock (4 G, 11 A, 15 PTS, +1, 1 PPG, 3 PPA, 6.2 SPCT), G Semyon Varlamov (11-3-2, 2.24 GAA, .928 SV%, 1 SO), G Thomas Greiss (11-4, 2.16 GAA, .932 SV%)
Key Bruins: LW Brad Marchand (18 G, 32 A, 50 PTS, +18, 3 PPG, 12 PPA, 20.0 SPCT), RW David Pastrnak (28 G, 20 A, 48 PTS, +12, 13 PPG, 5 PPA, 20.9 SPCT), D Torey Krug (7 G, 16 A, 23 PTS, +15, 2 PPG, 4 PPA, 16.7 SPCT), G Tuukka Rask (13-4-3, 2.24 GAA, .926 SV%, 2 SO), G Jaroslav Halak (8-3-3, 2.26 GAA, .928 SV%, 2 SO)
New York and Boston against the Spread
The Islanders are:
- 3-5 against the spread in their last eight away games
- 2-9-2 under the total in their last 13 road matchups
- 6-1 with the odds in away games at the Atlantic Division
- 1-6-3 under the total at the Atlantic Division
- 2-5 in their last seven games at TD Garden
- 1-7 under the total in away games vs. the Bruins
The Bruins are:
- 5-2 in their last seven home games
- 2-6 under the total on home ice
- 12-2 in their last 14 games against the Islanders
- 2-7-1 under the total head to head with the Isles
- 13-3 at TD Garden against Metropolitan Division teams
- 1-5 under the total when hosting the Metropolitan Division
New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins NHL Betting Pick
In this situation, the Bruins offensive firepower looks to be the NHL betting Difference. As was previously noted the Islanders have been a poor value in Boston and on the road. While Trotz is to be commended for jumpstarting the Isles franchise the Bruins are more complete.
Islanders vs. Bruins NHL Betting Pick: Boston Bruins
Islanders vs. Bruins NHL Betting Score Prediction: Bruins 3, Islanders 1