Detroit Red Wings vs NY Islanders Prediction 12/16/25 NHL Picks Today

The New York Islanders and the Detroit Red Wings meet Tuesday in NHL action from Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Islanders vs. Detroit Red Wings prediction.

New York Islanders Recap

The New York Islanders come into this game looking to add on to their 3-2 win over Tampa Bay last time out to sit at 19-11-3 this season. After this game, New York will head home for a game against the Vancouver Canucks.

Islanders Win 3 Straight And 6 Of Their Last 7

Bo Horvat has a team-high 31 points with a team-high 19 goals and 12 assists while Mathew Barzal has 25 points with 9 goals and 16 assists. Matthew Schaefer has 23 points with 9 goals and 14 assists and Anders Lee has 20 points with 8 goals and 12 assists. Emil Heineman has 16 points with 10 goals and 6 assists. J-G Pageau has 13 points with 6 goals and 7 assists and Jonathan Drouin has 15 points with 12 assists. Ilya Sorokin is 12-8-3 with a 2.50 GAA and a .912 save percentage while David Rittich is 7-3-1 with a 2.59 GAA and a .905 save percentage in goal for the Islanders so far this season.

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the last eight games between the Islanders and Red Wings.
• The Red Wings have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as underdogs following a home win.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Calum Ritchie has scored the first goal in three of the Islanders’ last four road games.
• Jonathan Drouin has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five road appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in each of his seven previous appearances in night games at Little Caesars Arena.
• Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in each of the Islanders’ last six Tuesday games.
• Mathew Barzal has scored two goals against the Red Wings this season – most against any opponent.

Detroit Red Wings Recap

The Detroit Red Wings come into this game looking to add on to their 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks last time out to sit at 18-12-3 this season. After this game, Detroit will take on the Utah Mammoth at home.

Red Wings Win 4 Of Last 5

Alex DeBrincat leads the Red Wings in scoring with 37 points coming on 18 goals and 19 assists while Dylan Larkin has 33 points with a team-high 17 goals and 16 assists. Lucas Raymond has 34 points with 10 goals and 24 assists while Moritz Seider has 22 points with 4 goals and 18 assists. Patrick Kane has 23 points with 6 goals and 17 assists. Cam Talbot has gone 9-5-2 with a 3.02 GAA and an .890 save percentage while John Gibson is 9-7-1 with a 3.13 GAA and an .885 save percentage so far this season in goal for Detroit.

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Red Wings have won eight of their last nine night games at Little Caesars Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Islanders have lost five of their last six night games after coming off a shootout.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Islanders’ last four games.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Alex DeBrincat has recorded an assist in each of the Red Wings’ last five games as favorites.
• Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Albert Johansson has recorded three hits against the Islanders this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Islanders’ last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Red Wings’ last seven games as home favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.

New York Islanders vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction

I’m on the Islanders in this one. I just think that while Detroit’s been solid at home and coming off of an extended road trip, I think the Islanders are the better team in this matchup and have an edge in goaltending with Ilya Sorokin likely going here. The Islanders have been in outstanding form and I think the value lies with them in this game. Give me New York.