Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/13

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The Tampa Bay Lightning will play against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. This NHL regular-season game will be on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Tampa Bay Lightning, coached by Jon Cooper, have a record of 18-11-2. They rank first in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The New York Islanders, led by Patrick Roy, have a record of 18-11-3 and hold the third spot in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Lightning vs Islanders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning -132, New York Islanders +111

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had an interesting run in their recent games. They achieved a big win against the New Jersey Devils, scoring 8 goals and allowing 4. Nikita Kucherov stood out with 4 assists, contributing significantly to the team’s offense.

In another strong performance, the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1. Darren Raddysh and Charle-Edouard D’Astous were key players, each contributing to the scoring. The team had a solid defense, allowing only 1 goal on 27 shots.

However, the Lightning faced challenges in their games against the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders. Both resulted in losses with no goals scored by the Lightning. Despite the setbacks, the team remains a strong contender with players like Brandon Hagel leading the scoring chart with 18 goals this season.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have had a strong recent run, winning four of their last five games. In their latest game against the Anaheim Ducks, they secured a 5-2 win at home. Anders Lee led the charge with two goals and two assists.

In another notable game, the Islanders edged out the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4. Bo Horvat played a key role, scoring two goals. The team showed resilience, managing to hold on despite facing more shots from the opposition.

The Islanders’ defense has been solid, with Ilya Sorokin providing crucial saves. He had a standout performance against the Tampa Bay Lightning, stopping all 32 shots for a 2-0 victory. The team’s shot-blocking has also been effective, ranking 5th in the league this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the New York Islanders. The Lightning’s moneyline is set at -132, and the Islanders’ is +111. With the Lightning’s strong goal and assist stats, they are projected to win with a score of 4-3. This makes them a solid pick for a straight-up win.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0. Given the projected score of 4-3, the total would be 7. Both teams have shown the ability to score, so taking the over at -103 is a reasonable choice. The skater stats support this with high shot on goal numbers from both teams.