Published Dec 2, 3:36am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 2, 3:36am ET
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Updated Dec 2, 3:36am ET
In-form Tampa Bay Lightning will be aiming to extend their advantage in the NHL Atlantic Division on Dec 2 when they travel to the New York Islanders. Find our picks here.
The Lightning have been in electric recent form, winning each of their last seven. That run of form has given them a four-point advantage at the Atlantic Division summit.
Meanwhile, the Islanders will be looking for a response this week following a run of three straight losses.
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| NY Islanders | +115 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | -130 |
There will be pressure on the NY Islanders this week, as they chase a return to winning ways following a run of three defeats.
The Islanders now sit sixth in the Metropolitan Division, but they are just five points off the top spot. New York have at least got a winning record over their last ten, going 5-4-1.
Last time out, the Islanders were edged out following a shootout against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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The Lightning have enjoyed an excellent period of form in the NHL, winning each of their last seven to move to the top of the Atlantic Division.
Tampa have also gone 8-2-0 across their last ten. That run of form means that they have a four-point advantage over the Bruins at the top of the division.
A big reason for their success this term has been their defensive record, as no side has allowed fewer goals in the Eastern Conference.
| TOTAL | Lightning | Islanders | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 138 | 76 | 59 | - |
| GOALS | 778 | 406 | 372 |
There is plenty to like about the visitors when making Lightning vs. Islanders picks this week. Tampa bring excellent winning form into this clash, while they have won 55% of the previous head-to-head encounters.
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Tampa Bay Lightning (-130)
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