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Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders
The division rival Boston Bruins and New York Islanders are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Nassau Coliseum.
Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -129-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for New York, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Penguins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -105 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 1-0 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -175 were rewarded, while the 1 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 10-1-2 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games
New York:
Team record: 5-4-3 SU
NY Islanders is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 6 games
Next up:
Boston home to New Jersey Thursday, February 18
New York at Buffalo Monday, February 15