The Lightning will play the Islanders on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 3:38 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 Tampa Bay Lightning will be taking on the New York Islanders on Saturday, December 13th, 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 Tampa Bay Lightning currently have a 97.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders head into this game with a 95.33 power ranking.
- Away Tampa Bay Lightning - With the NHL season now underway, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a 10-4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins. The Tampa Bay Lightning now rank 8th for away team losses.
- Home New York Islanders - The New York Islanders possess a 9-6-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 4th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Tampa Bay Lightning rank 7th (102) for goals scored in the 2025-26 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the New York Islanders, currently rank 11th (97) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Tampa Bay Lightning rank 19th (80) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the New York Islanders have given up 91 goals this season, ranking them 13th 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 Tampa Bay Lightning have a 0-0 shootout win-loss record, with the New York Islanders owning a 2-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Tampa Bay Lightning have a 18-11-2 record and the New York Islanders hold a 18-11-3 so far in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Lightning face the Islanders in a battle...of strength and skill on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. The 2025-26 NHL season is in full swing, with both teams...standing strong with similar records. The Lightning have a 0.581 win percentage...while the Islanders are not far behind at 0.562.
As the teams clash on the ice, fans are urged to...analyze the odds before the game begins. See this game's prop bets below and...consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM. Whether you're a seasoned bettor...or new to the game, learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com.
The Lightning are hungry for victory, looking to improve their standing...while the Islanders seek to defend their home turf. It's sure to be...an intense and thrilling matchup that fans won't want to miss. So grab your wands and prepare to witness some truly magical hockey...as these two teams battle it out on the ice. Who will emerge victorious? The answer lies in the hands of fate.
Best Lightning at Islanders 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 -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Islanders are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +185 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Islanders are +1.5 -225 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lightning
Islanders
12/13/25 3:38pm EST | -125+105 |
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 48.78%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 55.56%.
Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lightning
Islanders
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/13/25 3:38pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
TBL at NYI 12/13/25 3:38pm EST | 3 o +1053 u -145Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
TBL at NYI 12/13/25 3:38pm EST | 3 o -1203 u -115Bet |
Brandon Hagel
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at NYI 12/13/25 3:38pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brayden Point
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at NYI 12/13/25 3:38pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at NYI 12/13/25 3:38pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Mathew Barzal
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at NYI 12/13/25 3:38pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at NYI 12/13/25 3:38pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| New York Islanders | 37 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 0.541 | 44 | 17 | 107 | 104 | +3.0 | 11-7-2 | 9-6-2 | 3-4 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 36 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 0.556 | 43 | 20 | 117 | 95 | +22.0 | 10-9-0 | 10-4-3 | 0-1 | 4-5-1 | W2 |
Tampa Bay Lightning & New York Islanders 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.
Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +9000 Bet |
Tampa Bay Lightning & New York Islanders 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders 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 13th, 2025 at 3:38 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders 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.
Other December 13, 2025 NHL Games
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- Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs - 12/13/25 7:08pm EST
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