The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between New York and Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, with the host Islanders trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 0.2-0 victory for the Islanders. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Tampa Bay Lightning have seen them go 53-33-5 so far this season, while the Islanders are at 50-31-12. In totals betting, the New York Islanders are 38-46-9, while the Lightning are 37-42-12. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Lightning - Islanders odds would favor the Lightning if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 24 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tampa Bay is at No. 21.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 12-ranked offense (2.77 goals per game) against a Tampa Bay Lightning defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.39 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.1% rate while the Lightning have a 84.67% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 4-0 Sportsbook as they battled the Islanders at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at -155 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
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