New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings prediction
New York Islanders 2–, Los Angeles Kings 3
AOT
Puck drop 19:30 ET
1X2 odds up 2.501X2 odds down 2.40
UBS Arena (Elmont, NY) · USAUBS Arena (Elmont, NY)
Team
1st
2nd
3rd
OT
NYI
0
1
1
0
LAK
2
0
0
1
59%New York win · 46% in regulationNYI
Overtime or shootout · 23%OT / SO 23%
41%Los Angeles win · 31% in regulationLAK
Chance to win · 46% and 31% in regulation
Varlamov S.StartedSV 85.3% · GAA 3.33 · 0-2-1
Kuemper D.StartedSV 86% · GAA 3.80 · 3-4-3
Best tip of the gameBest tip
Double chance
Won
Islanders or draw
odds up 1.47
Confidence71%
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 66%Full game
- 1X2LostIslandersodds up 2.36Confidence 51%
- Over/UnderLostO4.51.46Confidence 69%
- HandicapWonKings +1.5odds down 1.35Confidence 65%
- Winner (incl. OT)LostIslandersodds up 1.80Confidence 61%
- Best tip of the game: Double chanceWonIslanders or drawodds up 1.47Confidence 71%
- Draw no betPushIslandersodds up 1.83Confidence 62%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYes1.10Confidence 86%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2LostIslandersodds up 2.80Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonU2.5odds down 1.25Confidence 77%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: the league is not yet proven in the model’s replay; no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.Islanders 3–2
Kings
Total goalsTotal
5
Actual 5
Draw after 60 minDraw
23%
Went to overtime
New York to winTo win
59%
LAK won
Score details
- Correct scoreLost3–2After 60 min2–23%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost1–01st period0–217%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost3rd periodMost goals1st · 2 goals30%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 3-2
- By period 1-0, 0-1, 2-1
- Likeliest 3-2 (3%), 4-3 (2%), 5-4 (1%)
Team stats
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Built on 20+ games of full box scores a team — no betting odds in it
Season so far
Season and recent form
Season
New York Islanders
Los Angeles Kings
New York Islanders
Los Angeles Kings
Season recordNew York Islanders 5-3-1Los Angeles Kings 1-4-2
Home / road splitNew York Islanders 4-1-0Los Angeles Kings 1-1-2
StreakNew York Islanders W2Los Angeles Kings W1
RestNew York Islanders 1 dayLos Angeles Kings 1 day
Goals forNew York Islanders 3.0Los Angeles Kings 2.4
Goals againstNew York Islanders 2.2Los Angeles Kings 3.9
In the standingsNew York Islanders 5thLos Angeles Kings 7th
Per game · last 10 each
Goal differential per gameNew York Islanders +0.7Los Angeles Kings −1.7
Goals forNew York Islanders 2.8Los Angeles Kings 2.1
Goals againstNew York Islanders 2.1Los Angeles Kings 3.8
Shots on goalNew York Islanders 25.4Los Angeles Kings 28.2
Shots againstNew York Islanders 24.3Los Angeles Kings 27.9
Shooting %New York Islanders 11.0%Los Angeles Kings 7.4%
Save %New York Islanders 92.6%Los Angeles Kings 88.2%
Power-play %New York Islanders 12.8%Los Angeles Kings 13.6%
Penalty kill %New York Islanders 90.5%Los Angeles Kings 77.3%
Faceoff %New York Islanders 53.5%Los Angeles Kings 50.6%
Penalty minutesNew York Islanders 10.4Los Angeles Kings 12.6
HitsNew York Islanders 22.0Los Angeles Kings 24.6
Blocked shotsNew York Islanders 15.3Los Angeles Kings 15.8
Per game · NYI at home, LAK away
Goal differential per gameNew York Islanders +0.1Los Angeles Kings −0.2
Goals forNew York Islanders 2.7Los Angeles Kings 2.9
Goals againstNew York Islanders 2.6Los Angeles Kings 3.1
Shots on goalNew York Islanders 28.9Los Angeles Kings 30.0
Shots againstNew York Islanders 22.0Los Angeles Kings 28.2
Shooting %New York Islanders 9.3%Los Angeles Kings 9.7%
Save %New York Islanders 89.1%Los Angeles Kings 89.4%
Power-play %New York Islanders 14.6%Los Angeles Kings 18.2%
Penalty kill %New York Islanders 86.5%Los Angeles Kings 76.2%
Faceoff %New York Islanders 55.3%Los Angeles Kings 52.8%
Penalty minutesNew York Islanders 9.1Los Angeles Kings 11.5
HitsNew York Islanders 21.8Los Angeles Kings 21.6
Blocked shotsNew York Islanders 14.9Los Angeles Kings 14.9
Per-game figures from the games with full stats, all competitions.
Head-to-head
Islanders 0–4
Kings
Goals a gameGoals
5.5
NYI 1.8 · LAK 3.8
Over 5.5 goalsOver 5.5
1 of 4
This game’s line
Past 60 minutesOvertime
0 of 4
All decided in regulation
- Mar 13, 2026: New York Islanders 2, Los Angeles Kings 3.
- Mar 5, 2026: Los Angeles Kings 5, New York Islanders 3.
- Mar 11, 2025: Los Angeles Kings 4, New York Islanders 1.
- Dec 10, 2024: New York Islanders 1, Los Angeles Kings 3.
Last five games
Islanders
3-1-1 - Win, 3–2 against Anaheim Ducks, Oct 20. Odds: Islanders 2.02, Ducks 2.92.
- Win, 4–1 at Toronto Maple Leafs, Oct 17. Odds: Maple Leafs 2.17, Islanders 2.77.
- Overtime loss, 1–2 at Ottawa Senators, after a shootout, Oct 15. Odds: Senators 1.91, Islanders 3.25.
- Win, 3–2 against Vancouver Canucks, Oct 13. Odds: Islanders 1.80, Canucks 3.78.
- Loss, 3–5 against Tampa Bay Lightning, Oct 10. Odds: Islanders 2.75, Lightning 2.20.
Kings
1-3-1 - Win, 5–2 at Washington Capitals, Oct 20. Odds: Capitals 1.98, Kings 3.15.
- Loss, 1–4 against Boston Bruins, Oct 17. Odds: Kings 2.07, Bruins 2.92.
- Loss, 1–4 against Edmonton Oilers, Oct 13. Odds: Kings 2.72, Oilers 2.30.
- Overtime loss, 1–2 at Vegas Golden Knights, after overtime, Oct 10. Odds: Golden Knights 1.86, Kings 3.25.
- Loss, 1–2 against Florida Panthers, Oct 6.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Game timeline
1st period0-2
- 02:50 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Laughton S. Holding
- 05:51 Goal Los Angeles Kings: Panarin A. assists: Laferriere A., Clarke B. 0-1
- 16:37 Goal Los Angeles Kings: Panarin A. 0-2
- 16:49 5 min New York Islanders: Stanley L. Fighting
- 16:49 2 min New York Islanders: Horvat B. Hooking
- 16:49 5 min Los Angeles Kings: Helenius S. Fighting
- 17:31 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Zuccarello M. Slashing
- 18:11 2 min New York Islanders: DeAngelo A. Hooking
2nd period1-0
- 10:59 Penalty shot missed Los Angeles Kings: Kempe A.
- 12:32 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Dumoulin B. Tripping
- 14:06 Goal PPG New York Islanders: Eklund V. assists: DeAngelo A., Heineman E. 1-2
- 17:45 2 min New York Islanders: Schaefer M. Hooking
- 17:45 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Wright J. Holding
3rd period1-0
- 07:06 Goal New York Islanders: Schaefer M. assists: Stanley L., Schenn B. 2-2
Overtime0-1
- 02:43 Goal Los Angeles Kings: Clarke B. assists: Kempe A., Kuemper D. 2-3
Times are the minutes played in each period. PPG power-play goal, SHG short-handed goal, ENG empty-net goal, PS penalty shot. A shootout is won by one goal on the final score.
Key insights
- 4-0 in the last 4 meetings for Los Angeles Kings.
- In goal: Varlamov S. for New York Islanders (0-2-1 in the last 3 starts), Kuemper D. for Los Angeles Kings (3-4-3 in the last 10 starts).
- 4-1-0 at home for New York Islanders this season.
- Goal differential gap of 2.4 per game — New York Islanders +0.7, Los Angeles Kings −1.7 over their recent games.
- 1-3-1 in the last five for Los Angeles Kings.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (NYI) | 2.45 | 2.50 | Drifted |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.00 | 3.90 | Shortened |
| 1X2: 2 (LAK) | 2.45 | 2.40 | Shortened |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 5.5 | No change |
| Handicap NYI | −1.5 | +1.5 | Line moved |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
NHL standings
Regular Season · Metropolitan Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes |
19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 30 | .789 | 78 | 45 | +33 |
| 2 |  New Jersey Devils |
19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 26 | .684 | 68 | 55 | +13 |
| 3 |  New York Rangers |
19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 21 | .553 | 56 | 55 | +1 |
| 4 |  Washington Capitals |
16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 | .625 | 56 | 53 | +3 |
| 5 | New York Islanders |
17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 | .529 | 49 | 52 | −3 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Flyers |
20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | .375 | 45 | 66 | −21 |
| 7 |  Columbus Blue Jackets |
16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | .438 | 41 | 51 | −10 |
| 8 |  Pittsburgh Penguins |
18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | .389 | 58 | 65 | −7 |
Regular Season · Pacific Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers |
19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | .763 | 78 | 56 | +22 |
| 2 |  Vegas Golden Knights |
19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 26 | .684 | 64 | 51 | +13 |
| 3 |  Anaheim Ducks |
18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 21 | .583 | 69 | 66 | +3 |
| 4 |  Seattle Kraken |
16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 19 | .594 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 5 |  Calgary Flames |
18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 17 | .472 | 46 | 63 | −17 |
| 6 |  San Jose Sharks |
20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 17 | .425 | 51 | 71 | −20 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Kings |
16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 12 | .375 | 45 | 55 | −10 |
| 8 |  Vancouver Canucks |
20 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 7 | .175 | 56 | 90 | −34 |
- Playoffs
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.
New York Islanders host Los Angeles Kings in the NHL on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.