<p>Planning on watching today's Islanders and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Lightning being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Lightning to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>The Lightning should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can New York Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 23-20-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Islanders struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the 1st period. The Islanders didn’t get on the board until Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the 2nd period, making it 2-1.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second period, and Nelson followed with just 8 seconds left in the period.</p> <p>Despite taking 37 shots on goal, the Islanders were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They recorded 23 giveaways and finished with 4 assists.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and allowed two more late in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin finished with 35 saves and an 89.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Lightning Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 27-20-3 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals. Tampa Bay led 2-0 early, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals.</p> 

<p>Four different Lightning players found the net, with their last goal tying it at 4-4 in the third period. However, the Jets pulled away with three unanswered goals, including two empty-netters, to seal the win.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point added his 8th on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee netted his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov scored for the 10th time this season.</p> <p>Tampa Bay fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways in their 7-4 loss to Winnipeg. The Lightning scored twice in the first period, added a third goal in the second, and tied the game 4-4 in the third period before the Jets pulled away.</p><p>Tampa Bay's defense struggled late, giving up four goals in the 3rd period, including two empty-netters. The Lightning had tied the game at 4-4 with 6:51 left, but they allowed the go-ahead goal just 47 seconds later. Jonas Johansson finished with 27 saves and an 84.4% save percentage.</p>

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