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Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders 12/2/25 NHL Free Pick

Alright, folks, let's dive into the matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders. Both teams are hungry for a win tonight, so let's break down the stats and see where the betting odds stand.

First up, the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are coming off a tough loss in their last game. Currently sitting in the 2nd position in the standings, they have been a force to be reckoned with this season. With 47 wins and 27 losses, the Lightning have a solid home record of 29-8 but have struggled a bit on the road with an 18-19 record. Their points for and against stand at 294.0 and 219.0 respectively.

On the other side, we have the New York Islanders, who are on a two-game losing streak. Positioned 6th in the standings, they have 35 wins and 35 losses so far. The Islanders have a slightly weaker home record of 19-17 compared to their away record of 16-18. Their points for and against are 224.0 and 260.0 respectively.

In terms of power ratings, the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a power rating of -20.20 with a win percentage of 0.573 and a positive points differential of 0.91. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders have a power rating of -56.06 with a win percentage of 0.427 and a negative points differential of -0.44.

Now, let's take a look at the game odds. The Lightning are the away team with odds of -138 and a spread of -1.5. On the other hand, the Islanders are the home team with odds of 117 and a spread of +1.5. The over/under is set at 6.0, with odds of -108 for both the over and under.

Considering the stats and odds, the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to have the upper hand in this matchup. With a stronger power rating and a better win percentage, they might be the safer bet for this game. However, the Islanders will be looking to break their losing streak and defend their home turf, so it could be a close game.

In conclusion, the Tampa Bay Lightning might have the edge in this game, but in hockey, anything can happen. So, buckle up for an exciting matchup between these two teams and let's see who comes out on top!

The predicted final score is for the New York Islanders beating the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2.

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Tampa Bay vs New York Betting Odds

Spread, Total, Moneyline. It's important to note that betting odds can change leading up to the game, so be sure to check for updates.

Team	Spread	ML	Total
Tampa Bay	-1 +175	-133	o6.0 -120
New York	+1 -210	+112	u6.0 -120

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