There are some interesting NHL matchups on the schedule on Friday night, and that includes a game set to take place in New York. The New York Islanders are set to host the Los Angeles Kings, and both teams could really use a big win.
With the NHL standings starting to tighten up every single day, teams have to continue to rack up the points to stay in the playoff mix. Los Angeles has been struggling to win games of late, while the Islanders have been picking up some wins.
Making a Kings vs Islanders betting prediction is one of the best NHL picks today to focus on. This looks like one of the better games on the NHL schedule today!
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders Odds
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders Information
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders
Location: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.
Date and Time: Friday, February 24, 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders Recent Scores
A great thing to do before making a Kings vs Islanders betting prediction is to look at recent scores. The Los Angeles Kings odds for this game are impacted by the fact that they have lost two straight games, including one on Thursday night.
New York comes into this game having won two straight and three of their last four games overall. This is the first meeting between the Kings and Islanders this season, and so there is no previous matchup to provide helpful information.
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders Betting Analysis
Los Angeles Kings Facts to Know
Kevin Fiala has put up some impressive NHL player stats for the Kings this season, as he has tallied 42 assists and 63 total points. Fiala has gotten some help as well, as the Kings have scored over 3.3 goals per game this season.
The defensive NHL stats for Los Angeles have been a problem this year, as they are allowing 3.36 goals against. Los Angeles has typically been a team that has been solid on defense, but that just hasn’t been the case this season.
Fatigue could play a role for the Kings in this game as well, as they were just forced to play on Thursday night in New Jersey.
New York Islanders Facts to Know
When making New York Islanders picks this season, you have to try and determine if they are going to be able to score enough goals to win. New York is averaging just 2.90 goals per game, but they are also holding opponents to just 2.74 on the opposite end of the ice.
Brock Nelson is having a big year for the Islanders, as he leads the team with 26 goals and 58 total points. New York has scored on the power play just 17 percent of the time, and that is one area that simply must improve.
New York will do all that it can to slow this game down on both ends of the ice, and they should have a better chance of accomplishing that on their home ice.
Updates
The NHL injury report for this game could end up having an impact on the outcome, as Mathew Barzal is set to miss this game for the Islanders. The Kings look to be in pretty good shape in terms of injuries, but they are going to be without center Trevor Moore.
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders Betting Preview
It’s important to look at the NHL odds when making a Kings vs Islanders betting pick, and the odds for this game are tight. New York comes into this game as the moneyline betting favorite at -125, and the over/under is set at 5.5 total goals.
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders Betting Prediction
Even though the Kings have more points on the year than the Islanders, it is New York that has been playing better hockey overall. There are a couple of ways to make NHL picks on every game, but keeping things simple is the way to go with this matchup.
Betting the Islanders -125 is the first bet to make, and you should also take the under 5.5 total goals.
New York wins this game by a score of 3-2.
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