The Islanders will play the Lightning on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New York Islanders will be taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2025-26 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Islanders currently have a 94.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning head into this game with a 96.00 power ranking.
- Away New York Islanders - With the NHL season now underway, the New York Islanders have a 8-4-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. The New York Islanders now rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning possess a 8-6-0 record as a home team. That record ranks them 4th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The New York Islanders rank 11th (84) for goals scored in the 2025-26 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently rank 7th (88) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The New York Islanders rank 12th (81) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Tampa Bay Lightning have given up 71 goals this season, ranking them 18th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the New York Islanders have a 1-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 0-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New York Islanders have a 15-10-3 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 16-9-2 so far in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Islanders clash with Lightning in a battle royal... The 2025-26 NHL season is in full swing, with both teams striving for victory. Islanders stand at 15-10-3, while Lightning boast a 16-9-2 record. Islanders have a 0.536 win percentage, Lightning with 0.593.
Fans, analyze the odds before game begins. See this game's prop bets below. Will the Islanders conquer Lightning's home ice advantage? It's a wizardly showdown you won't want to miss.
Consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM. Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com. The stakes are high, the magic is in the air. Who will emerge victorious?
In this thrilling matchup, anything can happen. The Islanders will need all their magic to overcome the Lightning. So grab your wands, grab your potions, and get ready for a wild ride. Let the games begin!
Best Islanders at Lightning Odds
| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Islanders are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +125 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Islanders are +1.5 -150 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Islanders
Lightning
7:08pm EST | +155-190 |
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $155 at +155 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 39.22%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $52.63 at -190 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 65.52%.
New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
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Islanders
Lightning
7:08pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | 27 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0.593 | 34 | 16 | 88 | 71 | +17.0 | 8-6-0 | 8-3-2 | 0-0 | 7-3-0 | L2 |
| New York Islanders | 28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0.536 | 33 | 14 | 84 | 81 | +3.0 | 7-6-2 | 8-4-1 | 1-3 | 5-4-1 | W2 |
New York Islanders & Tampa Bay Lightning Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +850 Bet |
New York Islanders & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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