Lightning vs. Islanders Prediction and Odds - Apr 29, 2022

NHL action continues on Friday at 7:30PM ET as the Tampa Bay Lightning lock horns with the NY Islanders at UBS Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lightning vs. Islanders, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Islanders?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Lightning-Islanders NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 59% chance of beating the Islanders.

More: Lightning vs. Islanders Simulated 10,000 Times

Lightning vs. Islanders Current Odds

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 (-145), Lightning -1.5 (+135)
• Moneyline: Islanders +170, Lightning -180
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -145 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +135.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +170. That means you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -180, where you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Islanders (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 @ -145 via Caesars Sportsbook (64% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Islanders @ +170 via PointsBet (4.1% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 5.5 @ +105 via Caesars Sportsbook

Every time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best bets of the day across all sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Islanders moneyline is the best option due to the 4.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from Caesars Sportsbook.

Lightning vs. Islanders Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. NY Islanders, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Lightning-Islanders matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live updates.

Lightning vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs. Islanders? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Islanders.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Kucherov a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Lightning star is a 36.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.5% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.6% probability
• Ross Colton: 6.3% probability
• Brayden Point: 5.6% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.1% probability

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 5.5% probability
• Brock Nelson: 4.8% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 4.2% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 4.1% probability
• Anthony Beauvillier: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 36.6% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 33.0% probability
• Ross Colton: 31.3% probability
• Brayden Point: 27.9% probability
• Alex Killorn: 22.7% probability

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 26.0% probability
• Brock Nelson: 24.8% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 22.7% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 21.8% probability
• Josh Bailey: 19.0% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Lightning vs. Islanders on Friday April 29, 2022.

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Lightning vs. Islanders 2022 Game Info

When do the Islanders play the Lightning?

• Date: Friday April 29, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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