The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Tampa Bay and New York Islanders on Thursday, with the host Lightning trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
A 0.2-0 result in favor of the Lightning is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the New York Islanders have seen them go 50-31-12 so far this season, while the Lightning are at 53-33-5. In totals betting, the Tampa Bay Lightning are 37-42-12, while the Islanders are 38-46-9. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs New York injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 21-ranked Tampa Bay Lightning and the No. 24-rated New York Islanders in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 2.79 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.67 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 15.94% while the Islanders defense kills off 84.59% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for New York, they were a 4-0 loser as they battled the Lightning on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at -155 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- NY Islanders is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to , Wednesday, December 31st
Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, Friday, May 13th
