Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/13/25

The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders meet on Saturday afternoon in the NHL. This is the third and final meeting this season, as New York looks to the regular season series win after two wins so far. To get you set for all the action, here is a Lightning vs Islanders prediction.

Following a 2-game losing streak for Tampa Bay in which it was shut out twice, it has exploded in2 straight wins — scoring 14 goals. Tampa Bay has also lost to these Islanders twice in the span of a week earlier in the month, scoring just one goal. Even as the road team, I expect them to come into this game with a vengeance, and look to absolutely stomp their Islanders for some payback. This is needed by Tampa Bay, as their lead in the Atlantic Division is almost nonexistent with the Boston Bruins (tied with 38 points) and Detroit Red Wings (37 points) looking to strike. New York is on home ice and has been strong with five wins in six games, but I see them taking a loss to a hungry and red-hot opponent, who I also see as deeper with more elite NHL talent. For this Lightning vs Islanders prediction, I’m going with Tampa Bay on the money line.

Lightning vs Islanders prediction: Tampa Bay ML (-130) available at time of publishing. Playable to -150.

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