Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Matchup

Read our Kings vs Islanders pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Elmont. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.

  • The Kings are sitting at 16-8-3.
  • In terms of giveaways, the Kings are currently 3rd in the league.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
  • The Islanders head into the game at 11-11-7.
  • The Islanders come into the game ranked 19th in shots on goal.
  • The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.

Kings vs Islanders Preview

Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.

Kings vs. Islanders Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders
  • Where: Elmont at UBS Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 10th
  • Betting Odds LA -1.5, LA -131 | NYI +110 O/U 5.5

Kings Preview: Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes on the Road?

After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 16-8-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.

The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals went over the line.

Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.

The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with Danault taking 5 shots and Laferriere scoring twice on his 3 attempts. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5.

Defensively, the Kings struggled late, giving up three goals in the 3rd period, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.

Islanders Preview: Can the Islanders Lock in a Home Win?

With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders dropped to 11-11-7 this season. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark. The Islanders, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.

The Rangers took an early lead, scoring just 3:44 into the first period. The Islanders didn’t get on the board until the second period, when Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 to make it 2-1. Brock Nelson added another goal for the Islanders later in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third.

After a scoreless first period, Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, and Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period. The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held without a power-play goal.

The Islanders recorded 23 offensive giveaways and tallied 4 assists in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

On the defensive side, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and gave up two more in the third, including an empty-netter, leading to a 5-2 loss. Ilya Sorokin finished with 35 saves and an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.

Kings vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Kings last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
  • Across the Islanders last five home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Islanders have a straight up record of 4-6 and an puck line mark of 9-1.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Kings struggled vs the puck line going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.

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