New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/16
The New York Islanders will take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. This NHL Regular Season game is set for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.
The Islanders come into the game with a record of 19-11-3. They hold the second spot in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Red Wings have a record of 18-12-3 and are ranked second in the Eastern Atlantic Division.
Islanders vs Red Wings Game Day Info
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New York Islanders vs. Detroit Red Wings
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings MoneyLine -131, New York Islanders MoneyLine +110
New York Islanders Team Preview
The New York Islanders have been performing well recently, securing wins in four of their last five games. They managed a 3-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning with just 17 shots on goal. Their goalie, Ilya Sorokin, was impressive with 32 saves on 34 shots in that game.
Offensively, the Islanders have been putting up solid numbers. They scored five goals against the Anaheim Ducks, with Anders Lee contributing two goals and two assists. In that game, they also had two power play goals, showing strength in special teams.
On defense, the Islanders have been effective in blocking shots. They recorded 20 blocks in the game against the Lightning and 18 against the Ducks. This defensive effort has helped them maintain their winning streak in recent games.
Detroit Red Wings Team Preview
The Detroit Red Wings have been strong in their recent games. They won four out of their last five games. Their most recent win was a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, with Alex DeBrincat scoring twice.
Detroit’s skaters have been effective. Alex DeBrincat leads with 18 goals and 19 assists in 33 games. Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond also contribute with 17 and 10 goals, respectively.
In goal, Cam Talbot has been solid. He has nine wins in 17 games, making 368 saves. John Gibson has also been reliable, with nine wins and 438 saves in 18 games.
BTB Betting Pick
The Detroit Red Wings are favored with a moneyline of -131 against the New York Islanders at +110. Based on the current season stats, the Red Wings have a slight edge in both goals and assists. This makes the Red Wings a solid pick to win straight up. The projected score is Detroit 4, New York 3.
The over/under for this game is set at 6.0. The combined offensive stats suggest a higher-scoring game. With both teams ranking well in goals and shots on goal, taking the over at -109 seems like a reasonable choice. The projected total is 7 goals.