Islanders vs. Red Wings Preview, Odds, and Picks (Dec 16)

The Detroit Red Wings will be aiming to move to the top of the Atlantic Division on December 16 when they host the New York Islanders. Both teams bring red-hot form into this clash, and you can find our picks here.

How to Watch

• When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 7:00 PM ET
• Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
• How to Watch: ESPN+

Islanders vs. Red Wings Odds

Islanders vs. Red Wings Head-to-Head

The NY Islanders have won 49% of the previous head-to-head meetings between the teams, picking up an average of 3.3 points per game against Detroit. The Islanders have also won each of the last two encounters, which includes a 5-0 win in November.

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Game Preview

A fascinating clash is set for the Eastern Conference on Tuesday, as two of the in-form teams collide. The Red Wings will have the home ice advantage this week, as they chase top spot in the Atlantic Division. They have gone 5-3-2 across their last ten, and have accumulated an overall record of 18-12-3 in the NHL this season.

The Red Wings were at their very best in their previous encounter, as they stormed to a 4-0 success on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks. Detroit scored twice in the opening frame, before adding further efforts in the second and third. Alex DeBrincat was the standout player, scoring twice and adding one assist.

It could be argued that the Islanders are the form team in the Eastern Conference at this stage of the season, and winning each of their last three, and six of their previous ten. That run of form sees them sit second in the Metropolitan Division, and they are within three points of the Hurricanes.

The Islanders showed great character in their latest outing, as they battled to a shootout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. New York started the quicker of the two teams after scoring twice in the opening period. So far this term, the Islanders have gone 9-5-1 on the road.

Islanders vs. Red Wings Picks

Both of these teams bring excellent form to the table on Tuesday, and it isn’t hard to make a case for both. However, based on their head-to-head advantage, the narrow preference is for the visiting Islanders.

Free Pick:

• New York Islanders (+112)