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NHL
UBS Arena, New York
Indoor
Thu 22 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM ET
Los Angeles Kings
VS
New York Islanders

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 15 markets for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders and backs New York Islanders hardest, a long shot, and $100 on it returns about $245.

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Game markets graded
1
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
New York Islanders
New York Islanders 3-Way Moneyline
You bet$10 If it wins$24.50Best price+145
Our confidenceLong-shot
Chance to win35.2%
The price says40.8%

The model graded 15 markets for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — a long shot. A $100 bet returns about $245 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Thu 22 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
3-Way Moneyline New York Islanders Long-shot35% chance +145
Spread Members only High70% chance Members
Total Goals Members only Long-shot24% chance Members
2nd Period Puck Line Members only Long-shot30% chance Members
Puck Lines Members only High83% chance Members
2nd Period Puck Lines Members only Long-shot11% chance Members
2nd Period 3-Way Moneyline Members only Long-shot29% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean48% chance Members
Saves × 1 prop Long-shotup to 26% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders last met on Thu 22 Oct 2026: Los Angeles Kings won 3-2. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NHL game priced right now.

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Calibrated model vs market

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PickMarketModel lean
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Los Angeles Kings

  • Erik Gustafsson DOut
  • Kevin Fiala LWOut
  • Jakub Dvorak DOut

New York Islanders

  • Matias Maccelli LWOut
  • Mathew Barzal COut
  • Ryan Pulock DOut
  • Calum Ritchie COut
  • Alexander Romanov DOut
Availability updated Nov 10, 8:48PM UTC — some NHL rows may be stale between updates. · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 8 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
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Availability8 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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Player props

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Semyon Varlamov New York Islanders Saves

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans New York IslandersNo line posted

Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LineNew York Islanders -1.5No line posted

Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders — what the model found

Our model graded 15 betting markets for Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders — 14 on the game itself and 1 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

14
Game markets graded
1
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 15 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders — recent results

New York Islanders have won 1 of their last 5 games; Los Angeles Kings have won 2 of their last 5.

New York Islanders — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L2–3SJAway
L4–5NJHome
L3–5CARHome
L0–4EDMHome
W4–3MINAway
Los Angeles Kings — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L2–5PITHome
W7–2SJHome
L2–3BUFHome
W6–5OTTHome
L1–2CHIAway

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders — recent meetings

These two have met 3 times recently: New York Islanders won 0, Los Angeles Kings won 3.

DateNew York IslandersLos Angeles KingsWinner
Oct 2223Los Angeles Kings
Mar 1323Los Angeles Kings
Mar 635Los Angeles Kings

Who’s out or in doubt

8 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

New York Islanders
PlayerStatus
Matias Maccelli LWOUT
Mathew Barzal COUT
Ryan Pulock DOUT
Calum Ritchie COUT
Alexander Romanov DOUT
Los Angeles Kings
PlayerStatus
Erik Gustafsson DOUT
Kevin Fiala LWOUT
Jakub Dvorak DOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders — model preview

New York Islanders v Los Angeles Kings, 23 October 2026. Top of the list: Bo Horvat (New York Islanders) Over 0.5 Assists. Here is why, in plain English.

On October 22, 2026 our model has run Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is New York Islanders To Win (-105), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Kings vs Islanders, or as Islanders vs Kings. The most recent game between them was Thursday 22 October 2026 at UBS Arena. The model has generated 14 game picks and 1 player prop for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders: game facts

Past meetings and recent results

Where they last met

  • 22 Oct 2026Los Angeles Kings beat New York Islanders 3-2 on the road
  • 13 Mar 2026Los Angeles Kings beat New York Islanders 3-2 on the road
  • 5 Mar 2026Los Angeles Kings beat New York Islanders 5-3 at home

Los Angeles Kings: last 5 results

  1. 7 Nov 2026Lostvs Pittsburgh Penguins 2-5
  2. 4 Nov 2026Wonvs San Jose Sharks 7-2
  3. 31 Oct 2026Lostvs Buffalo Sabres 2-3
  4. 29 Oct 2026Wonvs Ottawa Senators 6-5
  5. 27 Oct 2026Lostat Chicago Blackhawks 1-2

New York Islanders: last 5 results

  1. 7 Nov 2026Lostvs New Jersey Devils 4-5
  2. 5 Nov 2026Lostvs Carolina Hurricanes 3-5
  3. 31 Oct 2026Lostvs Edmonton Oilers 0-4
  4. 29 Oct 2026Wonat Minnesota Wild 4-3
  5. 27 Oct 2026Wonat Nashville Predators 4-3

Quick answers

Who won the last New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings game? Los Angeles Kings won their last meeting 3-2 on 22 October 2026.

How have Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders done lately? Los Angeles Kings won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold. New York Islanders won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders: the season so far

From every final score this season

Los Angeles Kings are 5-10 this season and New York Islanders are 7-9. New York Islanders are 4-5 at home. Los Angeles Kings are 3-5 on the road. New York Islanders score 2.9 goals a game and let in 3.1. Los Angeles Kings score 3.0 and let in 3.5. New York Islanders games have averaged 6.0 goals in total; Los Angeles Kings games have averaged 6.5. New York Islanders have lost their last 3.

SeasonLos Angeles KingsNew York Islanders
Won-lost5-107-9
At home2-54-5
On the road3-53-4
Last 105-54-6
Goals scored a game3.02.9
Goals let in a game3.53.1
Goals scored at home2.93.1
Goals scored away3.12.7
Against winning sides3-63-7
Current runLost 1Lost 3
Biggest win7-2 vs San Jose Sharks6-0 vs New Jersey Devils
Heaviest loss8-4 at Colorado Avalanche4-0 vs Edmonton Oilers

Teams they have both played

  • Against New Jersey Devils: New York Islanders lost 4-5 at home; Los Angeles Kings lost 1-3 on the road.
  • Against Edmonton Oilers: New York Islanders lost 0-4 at home; Los Angeles Kings lost 1-4 at home.
  • Against Ottawa Senators: New York Islanders lost 1-2 on the road; Los Angeles Kings won 6-5 at home.

Quick answers

How are New York Islanders doing this season? New York Islanders are 7-9 this season: 4-5 at home and 3-4 on the road.

How many goals do Los Angeles Kings score a game? Los Angeles Kings score 3.0 goals a game this season and let in 3.5, across 15 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders head-to-head record

Final scores · 3 meetings on record
Los Angeles Kings 3–0 across the last 3 meetings

Last meeting: Thu 22 Oct 2026, Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders: the Kings won 3-2.

DateGameScoreWinner
22 Oct 2026Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders2–3Los Angeles Kings
13 Mar 2026Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders2–3Los Angeles Kings
6 Mar 2026New York Islanders @ Los Angeles Kings5–3Los Angeles Kings
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