Bruins vs. Islanders Predictions and Odds - Dec 16, 2021

The NY Islanders square off with the Boston Bruins in NHL action at UBS Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:30 PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Bruins vs. Islanders, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Bruins vs. Islanders?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Bruins-Islanders NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Islanders a 51% chance of defeating the Bruins.

MORE: Free Betting Guide for Bruins vs. Islanders

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are -1.5 favorites against the Bruins, with +235 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Bruins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds on offer at -238.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -125, which means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at +116, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -125.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Bruins (+1.5) are a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Bruins vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Bruins +1.5 at -238 with BetMGM (72% probability)
• Moneyline: Bruins Win at +110 with BetMGM (1.8% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 5.5 at -125 with BetMGM (56% probability)

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

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 Probabilities

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Bruins-Islanders matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Bruins vs. Islanders on Thursday December 16, 2021.

Bruins vs. Islanders 2021 Game Info

When do the Islanders play the Bruins?

• Date: Thursday December 16, 2021
• Time: 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
• Venue: UBS Arena

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