Round #2 NY Islanders at Boston Bruins|Sat,May 29

Off to round two for the Islanders and Bruins who both served upsets in the opening rounds of their playoff series but you’d never have known that.

The NY Islanders upset Pittsburgh in round 1 while the Bruins sent the Washington Capitals packing in their opening round series.

The Islanders posted a 5-2-1 record against the Bruins this season, but Boston claimed the final three meetings.

AmericasBookie has opened this game up with the following numbers.
Islanders (+165)
Bruins (-190)
Over/Under : ^ 5 (-123)

This marks the third time the Islanders and Bruins have met in the playoffs, but the first since 1983. Boston, which has now moved past the opening round in four consecutive seasons, was eliminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning last year in the second round, while the Islanders are looking to reach the third round for a second consecutive season, and are well aware the task ahead.

Trends:

NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
NY Islanders are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games against Boston.
NY Islanders are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
NY Islanders are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Islanders' last 11 games played on a Saturday when on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Boston are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home.
Boston are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against NY Islanders.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games this season.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games against an opponent in the East conference.

Upset Game # 1 Prediction: Bruins Win
Series Predication: Bruins in seven