NHL: Islanders vs. Lightning Picks, Odds, and Preview (Dec 6)
The New York Islanders will be chasing three straight NHL wins when they return to action on Dec 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Find the odds and our picks for the clash here.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, December 6, 2025. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Benchmark International Arena
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Islanders vs. Lightning Odds
| Game Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Islanders | |
| Lightning |
Islanders vs. Lightning Head-to-Head
The Lightning have won 76 of their 139 meetings with the Islanders, with New York recording 60 wins across the same period. The Islanders have won just 36% of the road games against Tampa Bay.
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Game Preview
Competitive Eastern Conference action is set for the NHL on Saturday, as the in-form New York Islanders travel to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Islanders have been in reliable recent form, winning each of their last two, and claiming victories in five of their previous ten. Despite that impressive recent form, they still sit just sixth in the Metropolitan Division.
However, plenty of positives would have been taken from their impressive home showing on Thursday after beating the Colorado Avalanche 6-3. The Islanders scored twice in the opening frame, before netting three further efforts in the second period. Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee, and Bo Horvat scored the goals.
Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning sit in a promising position in the current standings, as they lead the Atlantic Division. The Lightning have gone 16-9-2 so far this season, and they currently boast the best defensive record in the Eastern Conference.
However, a return to form will be required this weekend after losing each of their last two. Despite that patchy recent form this week, the Lightning have still gone 7-3-0 across their last ten.
Islanders vs. Lightning Picks
The Lightning will need to respond following a run of two straight defeats. However, their positive head-to-head record could ensure that they are worth chancing when making Islanders vs. Lightning picks on Saturday.
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