Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Predictions Today
The New York Islanders will beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in our Oct. 22 forecast, with their 4-1-0 home record providing the strongest matchup advantage. Los Angeles has struggled defensively but arrives after beating Washington 5-2. Neither the supplied puck-line prices nor Under 5.5 (-115) offers a convincing betting edge, making Pass the official SportsJaw recommendation.
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders prediction and best bet
New York is the pick to win, but the advantage looks narrow. The Islanders have the stronger overall start and home record, while the Kings' latest victory offers a credible counterargument. A 3-2 Islanders result balances those competing signals without treating one Los Angeles win as a complete turnaround.
The best betting decision is Pass. New York's stronger record supports the game forecast, but it offers no precise measure of value at the supplied prices. Under 5.5 has consensus support, yet the Kings' defensive results make that wager less attractive than the projected score alone suggests.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders, NHL, 2026-27 season. This is their first meeting of the season.
Time: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
Location: Elmont, New York.
Records: Los Angeles Kings 1-4; New York Islanders 5-3.
SportsJaw moneyline: Los Angeles Kings +101; New York Islanders -113.
SportsJaw puck line: Los Angeles Kings +1.5 (-270); New York Islanders -1.5 (+230). Total: Over 5.5 (-105), Under 5.5 (-115).