
Islanders vs. Bruins prediction, odds, picks - Oct. 28
Updated Oct. 28, 2025 6:14 p.m. ET
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Matthew Schaefer and Pavel Zacha will be leading the way for the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins, respectively, when the two teams collide on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at TD Garden, beginning at 7:15 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know to know about the Islanders-Bruins game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Islanders vs. Bruins Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:15 p.m. ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islanders | -1.5 | 164 | -198 | 6.5 | -105 | -115 | -155 | +130 |
Islanders vs. Bruins Prediction
ATS Pick: Bruins (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (6.5)
Score Prediction: -Bruins 5 - Islanders 4
Islanders vs. Bruins Betting Insights
- In six of eight matches this season, New York and its opponent have combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
- Boston has played six games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
- The teams average 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this game's total.
- These two teams concede 7.2 goals per game combined, 0.7 more than the total for this match.
- The Bruins are sixth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Islanders.
- The Islanders are 14th in the league in goals conceded, and the Bruins are 31st.
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders score the 10th-most goals in the league (30 total, 3.8 per game).
- Defensively, New York has allowed 27 total goals (3.4 per game) to rank 14th in league play.
- Their +3 goal differential ranks 11th in the league.
- The five power-play goals New York has recorded this season (to rank 21st in the NHL) have come on 27 chances.
- The Islanders' 18.52% power-play conversion rate ranks 21st in the league.
- New York has scored two shorthanded goals this season to lead the NHL.
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 57% |
| Anders Lee | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 5 | - |
| Mathew Barzal | 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Emil Heineman | 8 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
Islanders Player Props
Bruins Stats
- With 34 goals (3.1 per game), the Bruins have the NHL's sixth-best offense.
- Boston has conceded 42 total goals this season (3.8 per game), ranking 31st in the NHL.
- Their -8 goal differential is 28th in the league.
- With seven power-play goals (on 37 chances), Boston ranks 12th in the NHL.
- The Bruins' power-play percentage (18.92) puts them 20th in the league.
Bruins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 11 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 6 | - |
| Morgan Geekie | 11 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 72.2% |
| Pavel Zacha | 11 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 61.1% |
| Elias Lindholm | 11 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 56.2% |
| Charlie McAvoy | 11 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 4 | - |
Bruins Player Props
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