The New York Islanders were able to pull out the road overtime victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 2. Traveling back home, the series advantage is now in their possession. Will the take the series lead tonight? This NHL betting preview for the Bruins vs Islanders NHL Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 3 of this series.
Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs
NHL East Division Second Round NHL Playoffs Game 3 (Series Tied 1-1)
Boston Bruins (33-16-7, 15-9-4 Away) vs. New York Islanders (32-17-7, 21-4-3 Home)
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Time: 7:30 pm EST
Coverage: NBCSN
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NHL Betting Odds
Moneyline: BOS: (-136) | NYI: (+116)
Spread: BOS: -1.5 (+210) | NYI: +1.5 (-260)
Total: 5.5 – Over: (+138) I Under: (-170)
Bruins vs Islanders NHL Betting Trends
- The Bruins are 5-1 straight up (SU) in their last six games.
- The total has hit the under in six of the Bruins’ last eight road games.
- The Islanders are 14-6 SU in their last 20 home games.
- The total has hit the over in four of the Islanders’ last six games.
Bruins vs Islanders Prediction
This NHL prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Boston a 50.2% chance to win Game 3 of this NHL Playoffs matchup.