New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks, October 22, 2026

The New York Islanders have won five of their last ten games, showing they can find a way to win. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings have struggled, only winning one of their last ten. With the Islanders playing at home in UBS Arena, they have a bit of an advantage. This matchup looks pretty close since our numbers rate it like a coin flip, but the Kings' recent form raises some concerns. If the Islanders can keep their momentum going, they should have a good chance to win this game. Just remember, the Kings could surprise anyone, so it might not be a sure thing.

New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings: New York Islanders 3-Way Moneyline (+145)

The New York Islanders have been doing pretty well lately, winning 5 out of their last 10 games. They'll be playing at home, which is always a boost, especially when they're facing a Los Angeles Kings team that has really struggled, winning only 1 of their last 10 games. The Kings might have some talented players, but their recent form has not been great, and they have a lot of skaters who shoot left, which can make it tough for them to score against solid goaltending. Betting on the Islanders looks promising, as they are considered the underdog with a real shot here. However, it's worth noting that the Kings are still capable of surprising teams when they play well. Overall, the Islanders have a decent chance to take this one, especially with home-ice advantage on their side.

New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings: New York Islanders -0.5 2nd Period Puck Line (+165)

The New York Islanders are looking strong with five wins in their last ten games, while the Los Angeles Kings have struggled, winning just one of their last ten. This big difference in form makes the Islanders a good choice for the second period puck line. They have been finding ways to score, and playing at home gives them an extra boost. The Kings have a lot of players who shoot left, which can make it tough to find the net against a solid Islanders defense. Still, with the Islanders' current momentum, they have a real shot to take this one by half a goal in the second period.

New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings: Semyon Varlamov Over 26.5 Saves (+235)

The New York Islanders have been scoring well lately, winning 5 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings are struggling, having only won 1 of their last 10. This matchup looks promising for the Islanders, especially with their goal-scoring form at home in UBS Arena. Semyon Varlamov is likely to face a good number of shots from the Kings, who have a mix of left and right shooters. Betting on him to make over 26.5 saves seems sensible given how often he might be tested. The biggest risk is that both teams are close in skill, so the game could go either way.

That is our read — no bet on this board is a sure thing. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.