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Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders
The Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Nassau Coliseum.
Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -140-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
New York lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Blues on February 27. Bettors who backed the Blues at -161 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Stars at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -164 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 40-13-12 SU
New York:
Team record: 35-20-8 SU
Next up:
Boston at Tampa Bay Tuesday, March 3
New York home to Montreal Tuesday, March 3