New York beat the Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday when Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair scored to snap Tampa Bay's seven-game win streak. Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves, and he is expected to be in the net tonight. Sorokin has a 2.59 goals-against average with two shutouts this season. The Islanders have won seven of eight road games, and they are allowing fewer than two goals per game in their past nine. New York comes off a 6-3 victory over Colorado, which has the league's best record. Matthew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and Sorokin made 35 saves for the Islanders, who have won two in a row after a three-game skid. The Lightning lost their second straight game 4-3 against Pittsburgh on Thursday. Take the Islanders.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on December 06, 2025 at 11:54AM ET.
New York at Tampa Bay
December 6, 2025
1.5 units on New York +130 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.45)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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