| MATCHUP | New York Islanders | Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 35-22-5 | 24-22-14 |
| Spread | +1.5 -230 | -1.5 190 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-105) | Under 5.5 (-115) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Thursday, March 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders beat the Panthers and lost to the Ducks, and they play the Sharks next. The Islanders have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The New York Islanders are averaging 2.89 goals per game and are scoring 16 percent of their power play opportunities. Bo Horvat leads New York with 25 goals, Mathew Barzal has 38 assists and Matthew Schaefer has 151 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 2.77 goals per game and are killing 81.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. David Rittich has allowed 67 goals on 648 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 91 goals on 1,067 shots.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Flames, lost to the Avs, and they play the Habs next. The Kings have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.52 goals per game and are scoring on 16.8 percent of their power-play opportunities. Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 22 goals, Kevin Fiala has 22 assists, and Alex Laferriere has 143 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.88 goals per game and are killing 75.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 94 goals on 917 shots faced, while Anton Forsberg has allowed 66 goals on 691 shots.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won eight of their last nine games against the Islanders at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Islanders have lost each of their last five night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last five home games against the Islanders.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Islanders have lost the second period in each of their last five games at Crypto.com Arena.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Islanders have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Kings have lost each of their last six Thursday games as home favorites.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 14 games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Islanders have won the second period in four of their last five games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Kings’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Islanders’ last seven games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last five night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 14 of the Islanders’ last 15 games.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Andrei Kuzmenko has scored a goal in four of the Kings’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Crypto.com Arena.
- Artemi Panarin has scored the last goal in three of his last four home appearances against the Islanders.
- Anze Kopitar has recorded an assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Islanders at Crypto.com Arena.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in each of the Islanders’ last four games as underdogs.
- Jean-Gabriel Pageau has scored at least one goal in four of the Islanders’ last five games as road underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.76%).
- The Los Angeles Kings have suffered the equal-most losses when tied after Period 2 this season (14).
- The New York Islanders have recorded the most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (10).
- The New York Islanders are the only team to win 10+ games when trailing after Period 1 this season.
New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
The Islanders are on the end of a back-to-back and have lost 8 of the last 10 games against the Kings. However, we’re getting plus money with the team in better form. The Islanders are playing the better hockey right now. Also, the Kings haven’t had a great deal of success at home, where they have just 9 wins. The Kings have won just one game overall since February. If it wasn’t for the rest advantage, you could say the wrong team is favored. Either way, I’m grabbing the plus money with the Islanders.