Kings vs Islanders Prediction 3/13/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 13th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 26-23-15 this year after they lost to the Bruins in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Los Angeles tied the game at one with six minutes left in regulation, but they allowed a goal just 39 seconds into overtime for the loss. The Kings were out shot by a total of 23-16, won 44.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. LA got their lone goal from Doughty, while Kuemper stopped 21 out of 23 shots, which was a .913 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-4, but lost to the Canadiens by a score of 4-3 before that. The Kings have alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 67 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.58 goals per game and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 16.3% on the power play and 75.7% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 25 goals and 31 assists, while Brandt Clarke has added eight goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for LA is Darcy Kuemper, who is 15-13-10 with a 2.70 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 37-23-5 this season after they defeated the Blues in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York trailed 3-0 in the second period, but they scored the last four goals to rally for the win. The Islanders out shot St. Louis by a total of 49-23, won 51.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Barzal, Horvat, Pageau, and Ritchie, while Sorokin stopped 20 out of 23 shots, which was an .870 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York defeated the Sharks by a score of 2-1, but lost to the Kings by a score of 5-3 before that. The Islanders have won seven of their last nine games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 79 points. New York has scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 16.2% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 18 goals and 42 assists, while Matthew Schaefer has added 20 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 24-14-2 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season. 

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The Kings have lost seven of their last eight night games.
• The Islanders have won seven of their last eight night games after coming off overtime.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at UBS Arena.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Friday night games.
• The Islanders have won the third period in six of their last seven home games against the Kings.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Islanders’ last three games at UBS Arena.
• The Islanders have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following an overtime win.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against the Islanders.
• The Islanders have lost the first period in six of their last seven games.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Islanders’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kings’ last four road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last five night games at UBS Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last seven games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Simon Holmstrom has recorded at least one assist in each of the Islanders’ last four games at UBS Arena.
• Mathew Barzal has scored a goal in four of the Islanders’ last five night games at UBS Arena.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Adrian Kempe has scored at least one goal in four of the Kings’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Kings vs Islanders Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak, but both wins did come in overtime. The Islanders are 17-10-2 at home this year, while the Kings are 16-8-8 on the road. Los Angeles has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games, so they are due for a win if that trend continues. The Kings have allowed four goals or more in three of their last five games, which makes it difficult because their offense is very low scoring. LA does play their best hockey on the road, but they are too inconsistent for me. Take the Islanders at home.

David Racey's Pick: Islanders ML