Bruins vs. Islanders Free Pick
(ATS Consultants) – The Boston Bruins are coming off a shootout loss to Washington at home on Thursday, while the New York Islanders have won three straight, the last two against Pittsburgh. The Islanders host Boston on Saturday at 1:05pmET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Bruins as a -145 favorite and the total is 5.5 goals. Boston enters play with a 45-28-4 overall and is 22-15-1 on the road, Meanwhile, the Islanders are 33-33-11 overall and 16-16-6 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Bruins opened as a -150 favorite and that has moved down to -145 at most sports books. The total has remained the same (5.5 goals).
View Latest 2012 Stanley Cup Odds
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 76% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Bruins. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NHL FREE PICK: Take Boston. According to latest NHL trends, the Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest, 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record, 9-4 in their last 13 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game and are 40-19 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Islanders are 25-54 in their last 79 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game and are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Bruins have won 3 of their last 4 in this series and 13 of the last 17 including 6 of the last 8 in New York. The Islanders are 9 points out of the playoff picture and all but out save for the mathematics. Boston normally plays well on the road and they are coming off a game that they picked up a point after coming back from 2-0 down to tie the Caps and then lose in a shootout. Before that loss, they had won three straight including two tough road wins.
SATURDAY NHL FREE PICK: BOSTON BRUINS –145
ATSSportsline.com has been providing winning sports picks since 1992. Want more from ATS Consultants? Click Free Picks to get daily winners delivered directly to your inbox with no obligation!
