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Islanders vs. Red Wings prediction: Detroit favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/16/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Detroit Red Wings will face the NY Islanders, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Red Wings a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Islanders.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's Islanders vs. Red Wings matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Isles vs. Red Wings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Islanders and Red Wings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Red Wings a 54% chance of defeating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Islanders vs. Red Wings odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+190) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -125 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Red Wings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Red Wings -1.5 | +190 |
| Moneyline | Islanders | +110 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Red Wings -1.5 at the spread.
Islanders vs. Red Wings player props
Who will score a goal in Islanders vs. Red Wings?
According to our model, Alex DeBrincat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Red Wings.
Our projections give DeBrincat a 37.7% chance of scoring a goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the star is a 7.6% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anders Lee | 26.7% |
| Mathew Barzal | 24.8% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 23.8% |
| Max Shabanov | 23.2% |
| Emil Heineman | 21.8% |
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | 37.7% |
| Dylan Larkin | 35.9% |
| Lucas Raymond | 30.1% |
| Emmitt Finnie | 22.6% |
| James van Riemsdyk | 19.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anders Lee | 4.9% |
| Max Shabanov | 4.5% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.5% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 4.1% |
| Emil Heineman | 4.0% |
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | 7.6% |
| Dylan Larkin | 7.2% |
| Lucas Raymond | 5.5% |
| Emmitt Finnie | 4.0% |
| James van Riemsdyk | 3.8% |
Isles vs. Red Wings game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Red Wings and Islanders at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Detroit Red Wings
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Red Wings, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Red Wings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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