New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Red Wings

The New York Islanders go up against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the +105 that the Islanders are able to secure a victory over the Red Wings.

New York Islanders have won their previous three games. The latest was a 3-2 (SO) home triumph at UBS Arena against Tampa Bay Lightning. Matthew Schaefer and Calum Ritchie each scored one goal. Goalie Ilya Sorokin had 32 saves (.941).

Detroit Red Wings won their last game 4-0. This was a road victory at United Center against Chicago Blackhawks. Alex DeBrincat scored two goals, with Emmitt Finnie and Patrick Kane also scoring. John Gibson made 26 saves for his shutout.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders have claimed back-to-back victories over the Red Wings. At UBS Arena they won 7-2 before winning 5-0 at Little Caesars Arena. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-24-2	2.7	.906	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-22-4	2.7	.901	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 21.1% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 2.6 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Anders Lee is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Mathew Barzal racking up 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.13 goal against average with a .926 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Red Wings have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 18.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.3 goals from 30.4 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

The top points scorer is Alex DeBrincat with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Patrick Kane is next best after having 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.51 GAA with a .922 SV%, including two shutouts.

New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

If you’re looking for a value wager, then +105 that New York Islanders win this NHL encounter certainly stands out. We’re expecting the visitors to triumph on the Moneyline at attractive odds.

Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.

Key Islanders vs Red Wings stats:

• Islanders have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Islanders have won 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Islanders have won 3 consecutive games.
• Red Wings have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Red Wings have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Red Wings have lost their last 2 games against Islanders.

Islanders Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 48.8% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex DeBrincat Over 2.5 Shots -185

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -185.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 5 - 2 Red Wings

The Islanders are available at +1900 to secure a 5-2 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Red Wings

1-0

Islanders

+5000

Red Wings

+5000

2-0

Islanders

+4500

Red Wings

+4500

2-1

Islanders

+1400

Red Wings

+1300

3-0

Islanders

+3400

Red Wings

+2900

3-1

Islanders

+1900

Red Wings

+1700

3-2

Islanders

+850

Red Wings

+800

4-0

Islanders

+4500

Red Wings

+3500

4-1

Islanders

+1700

Red Wings

+1400

4-2

Islanders

+1700

Red Wings

+1500

4-3

Islanders

+1100

Red Wings

+1000

5-0

Islanders

+8000

Red Wings

+6000

5-1

Islanders

+3000

Red Wings

+2200

5-2

Islanders

+1900

Red Wings

+1600

5-3

Islanders

+2500

Red Wings

+2200

5-4

Islanders

+2200

Red Wings

+2000

6-0

Islanders

+12500

Red Wings

+9000

6-1

Islanders

+7000

Red Wings

+5000

6-2

Islanders

+4000

Red Wings

+2900

6-3

Islanders

+3400

Red Wings

+2800

6-4

Islanders

+5500

Red Wings

+4500

6-5

Islanders

+5500

Red Wings

+5000

7-0

Islanders

+5500

Red Wings

+14000

7-1

Islanders

+12000

Red Wings

+9000

7-2

Islanders

+10000

Red Wings

+7500

7-3

Islanders

+7000

Red Wings

+5500

7-4

Islanders

+7500

Red Wings

+6600

7-5

Islanders

+12000

Red Wings

+11000

7-6

Islanders

+12500

Red Wings

+12000

8-1

Islanders

+12500

Red Wings

+14000

8-2

Islanders

+12500

Red Wings

+12500

8-3

Islanders

+12500

Red Wings

+13000

8-4

Islanders

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

8-5

Islanders

+14000

Red Wings

+14000

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New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Detroit Red Wings are regarded as having a 58% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -137. New York Islanders are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +114.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -143.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Islanders

+114

Red Wings

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+175

Tie

+325

Red Wings

+123

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-222

Red Wings -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.4
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 15.4
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 32.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.8
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 33
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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