Eastern Conference Final: New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Betting

Lightning Open as Eastern Conference Final Chalk to Isles

Opposites attract. Owing to that adage is the 2020 Eastern Conference Final. Defensively there are few teams better than the Islanders. Skill and speed are the labels slapped on the Lighting. Tampa Bay opened as an understandable favorite against New York. Causal fans handicapping the NHL betting odds associate the Lightning with quality. Correlate Tampa Bay has been a top tier contender for six straight seasons. New York is a new old power. Experienced gamblers recall their dynasty of 1980-83. Newer handicappers are not accustomed to the Isles being successful. However, head coach Barry Trotz has transformed that.

Eastern Conference Final: New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Date and Time:Monday, September 7, 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN
Location:Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
Islanders vs. Lightning TV Coverage:NBCSN
Islanders vs. Lightning Eastern Conference Final SBG Odds:
TeamSpreadTotalML
Islanders+1½ (-210)5 (-115)+135
Lightning-1½ (+175)5 (-105)-155
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Islanders vs. Lightning Series Schedule

GAmeDate
Game OneMonday, September 7, 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN
Game TwoWednesday, September 9, 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN
Game ThreeFriday, September 11, 8 p.m. ET on the USA
Game FourSunday, September 13, 3 p.m. ET on NBC

All other names, dates, times, and networks to be determined

New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning SBG Odds Overview

On this occasion, squares will load up on the flashier Lightning. Tampa Bay’s perennial power appeals to the public’s offshore betting comfort zone. Sharps will give the Islanders a hard look. Playoff hockey is about toughness, character, and structure. Specifically, New York has that in spades.

New York Islanders Team Overview

Late on the Islanders defeated the Flyers in a seven-game series. Backup goaltender Thomas Greiss posted a 4-0 shutout win in game seven. New York has won 11 of its last 16.

Key New York Islanders: C Brock Nelson 7 G, 8 A, 15 PTS, 5 +/-, 1 PPG, 1 PPA, 0 SHG, 15.2 SPCT, LW Anthony Beauvillier 8 G, 4 A, 12 PTS, 8 +/-, 2 PPG, 2 PPA, 0 SHG, 15.1 SPCT, G Semyon Varlamov 9-4, 2.00 GAA, .921 SVPCT, 2 SO, G Thomas Greiss 2-1, 1.08 GAA, .960 SVPCT, 1 SO,

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Overview

Last series Tampa Bay defeated top seed Boston 4-1. And that was after losing the first game. Profits are building with 10 wins in 13 games for the Bolts.

Key Tampa Bay Lightning: C Brayden Point 6 G, 12 A, 18 PTS, 7 +/-, 0 PPG, 2 PPA, 0 SHG, 14.0 SPCT, D Victor Hedman 5 G, 4 A, 9 PTS, 11 +/-, 1 PPG, 1 PPA, 0 SHG, 11.4 SPCT, G Andrei Vasilievskiy 10-3, 1.91 GAA, .931 SVPCT, 0 SO

New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning Against the Spread

The Islanders are:

  • 3-0 vs. the line as an underdog
  • 3-1 over the total at plus money
  • 3-2 as a dog to the Lightning
  • 1-3-2 under the total when plus money vs. Tampa Bay

The Lightning Are:

  • 10-4 against the line in their last 14 games as a favorite
  • 3-9-1 under the total when favored
  • 1-2 this season head to head with the Islanders
  • 1-3-2 under the total against New York

New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning SBG Free Pick

In this situation, the Lightning seems like a team of destiny. They have brought great value to the NHL lines. New York is tough and respected. However, they are outclassed here.

Islanders vs. Lightning SBG Best Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning

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