Islanders at Lightning 6/17/21 – NHL Betting Picks & Odds
New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL: 8:00 PM EST
Jun. 17, 2021
TV: USA
Latest Odds : TB -145 Total 5
The Islanders are going to wonder if their goalie will bounce back from the loss and return to form. If not, the Islanders could be looking at a very long playoff series that will be short lived.
The Lightning are going to try to figure out how to carry their momentum from the last game into this game here. The Lightning were able to pick up the win by a 4-2 score in the second game. However, the other aspect that the Tampa Bay team has to overcome is the fact that their defense played really well and the offense pushed hard and could be fatigued in this game.
Click HERE to get ALL of our Winning Free Picks Daily Free NHL Picks & Predictions!
New York is coming to the game here with a total of 2.71 goals per game. The defense for the Islanders has allowed 2.23 goals per game. The power play for New York has converted at a clip of 18.8% on the year and the penalty kill for the Islanders has killed off 83.7% of the power plays.
Tampa Bay is heading to the game here with a total of 3.21 goals per game. Defensively the LIghtning have allowed 2.59 goals per game. The power play for the Tampa Bay team has converted at a clip of 22.3% on the year and the penalty kill for the Lightning has killed off 84.2% of the power plays.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has went under in 7 out of the last 9 Lightning games.
The Lightning are 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The total has went under in 4 out of the last 5 Islanders games on a Thursday.
The total has went over in 6 out of the last 9 games for the Islanders as an underdog.
Free Betting Pick: New York Islanders +125
New York is one team that will bounce back from the loss. The Islanders are coming back home and have played good at home this year. Look for that type of play to continue for the Islanders in the game here and easily secure the win. Final Score, New York Islanders win 3-1.