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New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Amalie Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Lightning as -195-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total opened at 6.
Tampa Bay won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Penguins on February 06. Bettors who backed the Lightning at -154 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
New York was a 5-3 winner in its last match at home against the Kings. They won as favorites, while the total score of 8 made winners of OVER bettors.
New York:
Team record: 31-15-6 SU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 6 games
NY Islanders is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Islanders is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 34-15-5 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
New York at Washington Monday, February 10
Tampa Bay at Columbus Monday, February 10