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Nikita Kucherov and Bo Horvat will lead the charge for the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders, respectively, when the two teams collide on Saturday, Dec. 13 at UBS Arena, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET. Here’s everything you need to know about the Lightning-Islanders game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Lightning vs. Islanders Game Information and TV ChannelWhen: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: UBS Arena in Elmont, New YorkTV: ESPN+Live Boxscore: FOX Sports Lightning vs Islanders Betting Information Favorite Puck Line Favorite Puck Line Odds Underdog Puck Line Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Lightning -1.5 180 -218 5.5 -125 105 -130 +110
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Lightning vs. Islanders Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: -Islanders 4 – Lightning 3
Lightning vs. Islanders Betting InsightsTampa Bay and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 16 of 31 games this season.New York has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 17 of 32 games this season.The two teams average 6.3 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this game’s total.These teams surrender a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game’souting’s over/under.In terms of goals scored, the Lightning are seventh in the league, and the Islanders are 12th.The Lightning are fourth in the league in goals conceded, and the Islanders are 13th.Lightning StatsThe Lightning’s 102 total goals (3.3 per game) rank seventh in the league.Tampa Bay has given up 80 total goals (2.6 per game), the fourth-fewest in NHL play.They have the league’s fourth-best goal differential at +22.The 16 power-play goals Tampa Bay has put up this season rank 20th in the NHL (on 95 chances).The Lightning have the league’s 23rd-ranked power-play conversion rate (16.84%).The two shorthanded goals Tampa Bay has scored this season rank 13th among all NHL squads.Lightning Leaders Name Games Goals Assists Points Giveaways Takeaways Faceoff Win % Nikita Kucherov 28 13 27 40 47 7 – Jake Guentzel 31 15 17 32 23 13 51.5% Brandon Hagel 30 18 13 31 37 14 45.7% Darren Raddysh 25 6 16 22 24 3 – Anthony Cirelli 27 9 9 18 18 9 47.5% Islanders StatsThe Islanders’ 95 goals on the season (3.0 per game) rank them 12th in the league.New York has conceded 88 total goals this season (2.8 per game), ranking 13th in the league.With a goal differential of +7, they are seventh-best in the league.New York has 17 power-play goals (18th in NHL) on 104 chances.The Islanders score on 16.35% of their power plays, No. 25 in the league.This season, New York has five shorthanded goals (second in league).Islanders Leaders
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