Bruins vs. Islanders prediction: NHL picks and odds Tuesday

The New York Islanders are 7-6 as an underdog this season and 10-8 as a favorite. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Boston Bruins and the Islanders will play tonight. The Bruins won the game in the last meeting.

Islanders are the underdogs against the league-leading Boston Bruins. The Bruins are 14-0-1 at home this season. They lead the NHL with a +48 goal differential and are first in goals per game. They also have the best goals-against average and the No. 1 penalty kill.

The Bruins are the best team in the NHL this season. They are a big favorite against the Islanders, who are 17-12 on the campaign and own the ninth-best goal differential in NHL. The Isles have been overly reliant on their goaltending at times this year.