- The Islanders are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kings
- Kings vs. Islanders Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The Los Angeles Kings (26-23) visit UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders (37-23) on Mar. 13 in Elmont, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Islanders are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+190).
The Kings vs. Islanders Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Kings vs. Islanders Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Kings | +1.5 -235 | 5.5 -102 | +105 |
| Islanders | -1.5 +190 | 5.5 -118 | -130 |
Kings vs Islanders Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Islanders will win this game with 83.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Kings vs Islanders Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread with 67.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.95 Units / 66% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+4.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.90 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 25 away games (+3.55 Units / 12% ROI)
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+14.35 Units / 45% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+7.45 Units / 45% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.65 Units / 25% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have covered the Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.00 Units / 69% ROI)
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 24-40 against the spread this NHL season (-19.35 Units / -21.06% ROI).
- Kings are 26-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.85 Units /-25.71% ROI
- Kings are 29-34 when betting the Over for -7.55 Units / -10.88% ROI
- Kings are 34-29 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units /2.5% ROI
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 34-31 against the spread this NHL season (-7.4 Units /-6.65% ROI).
- Islanders are 37-28 when betting on the Moneyline for +11 Units / 14.73% ROI
- Islanders are 30-33 when betting the Over for -5.85 Units / -8.15% ROI
- Islanders are 33-30 when betting the Under for +0.65 Units / 0.9% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Islanders vs Kings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | +145 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | +185 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +185 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | +200 |
| Anders Lee (NYI) | +270 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | +300 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Islanders vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Calum Ritchie (NYI) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Brayden Schenn (NYI) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Islanders vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 3.5 -105 | 3.5 -130 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 3.5 +135 | 3.5 -185 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +125 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Kings are 26-38 (.406) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings are 7-16 (.304) when tied after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 18-37 (.327) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Islanders are 37-28 (.569) this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 13-3 (.812) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .485
The Islanders are 16-5 (.762) when tied after the second period this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Kings scored on 25% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings have recorded 12.8 shots per game while tied this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.7
The Kings have 0.3 rush chances per game on the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.3
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have 0.2 rush chances per game on the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.3
The Islanders have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Islanders had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Islanders have 0.2 rush chances per game on the power play this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings allowed 12.5 high danger chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Kings allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Kings allowed 2.66 expected goals per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 8% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 10% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have 111.5 goals saved above expected in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 40.3
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