Boston Bruins vs. NY Islanders Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Friday [12/15/2023]

The NY Islanders will face the Boston Bruins in NHL action at UBS Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Friday's Bruins vs. Islanders matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Bruins vs. Islanders Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Bruins-Islanders NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 54% chance of beating the Islanders.

According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Bruins vs. Islanders Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bruins	Islanders
Puck Line	-1.5 (+200)	+1.5 (-245)
Moneyline	-125	+105
Total	o5.5 (-115)	u5.5 (+100)

• The Islanders are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Bruins, with -245 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at +200.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +105, which means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.
• On the other hand, BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Bruins vs. Islanders Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Bruins -1.5	+200
Moneyline	Bruins	-125
Total	Under 5.5	+100

Even though the Islanders are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

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Bruins vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Islanders? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Bruins and Islanders this Friday.

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According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak a 10.3% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Bruins star is a 46.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	10.3%
Jake DeBrusk	6.1%
Brad Marchand	6.1%
Charlie Coyle	5.5%
Trent Frederic	3.4%

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	6.5%
Brock Nelson	5.5%
Anders Lee	4.7%
Kyle Palmieri	4.2%
Mathew Barzal	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	46.5%
Brad Marchand	29.0%
Jake DeBrusk	27.6%
Charlie Coyle	24.8%
Trent Frederic	18.6%

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	29.3%
Brock Nelson	28.1%
Anders Lee	22.5%
Kyle Palmieri	20.9%
Mathew Barzal	19.4%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Bruins vs. Islanders on Friday December 15, 2023.

Bruins vs. Islanders Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Islanders and Bruins at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Bruins vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Friday December 15, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Friday's Bruins vs. Islanders clash, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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