Bruins vs. Islanders Prediction and Odds - Jan 18, 2023

The NY Islanders face the Boston Bruins in NHL action at UBS Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Bruins vs. Islanders, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Bruins vs. Islanders?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Bruins-Islanders NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Bruins a 60% chance of beating the Islanders.

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Bruins vs. Islanders Current Odds

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 (-155), Bruins -1.5 (+140)
• Moneyline: Islanders +165, Bruins -194
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Bruins, with -155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +165, which means you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -194, where you can risk $194 to win $100, for a total payout of $294, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Islanders (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Bruins vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Islanders @ +165 via BetMGM (1.8% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Islanders moneyline is the best option because of the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Bruins vs. Islanders Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Bruins-Islanders matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Bruins vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Islanders? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Bruins and Islanders.

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According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak an 11.3% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Bruins star is a 47.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 11.3% probability
• Brad Marchand: 8.2% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 4.9% probability
• Taylor Hall: 4.0% probability
• David Krejci: 3.9% probability

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 6.2% probability
• Brock Nelson: 6.0% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 4.5% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 4.4% probability
• Zach Parise: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 47.7% probability
• Brad Marchand: 37.6% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 25.5% probability
• Taylor Hall: 20.6% probability
• David Krejci: 20.3% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 30.3% probability
• Anders Lee: 28.1% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 23.4% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 23.1% probability
• Zach Parise: 20.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Bruins vs. Islanders on Wednesday January 18, 2023.

Bruins vs. Islanders 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Islanders and Bruins at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Bruins vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Wednesday January 18, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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