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Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: UBS Arena — Elmont, NY

Article updated Dec 9, 10:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Los Angeles Kings will face the New York Islanders in an upcoming game. The Kings currently have a strong record of 16-8-3 and are on a five-game winning streak, placing

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Kings will face the New York Islanders in an upcoming game. The Kings currently have a strong record of 16-8-3 and are on a five-game winning streak, placing them second in the Pacific Division. Meanwhile, the Islanders have an 11-11-7 record and are near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, but have won their last two games. Los Angeles is the betting favorite with opening odds of -130, and the line has not moved. For more information and predictions on this game, be sure to check out our Kings vs Islanders preview. Don't forget to take advantage of the best betting offers from top sportsbook promos.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kings -130 | Islanders +110

Spread: Kings -1.5 (+205) | Islanders +1.5 (-248)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are currently having a successful season, with their offense performing well by scoring an average of 3.07 goals per game. Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe have been standout players on the top line, contributing 21 goals and 36 assists. Other players such as Alex Laferriere, Trevor Moore, Kevin Fiala, and defenseman Brandt Clarke have also made significant contributions to the team's offensive success. On the defensive end, the Kings have only allowed an average of 2.59 goals per game, with key players like Vladislav Gavrikov, Michael Anderson, Brandt Clarke, and Joel Edmundson making valuable defensive contributions. However, goaltender David Rittich has been struggling with a .891 save percentage and a 2.45 goals-against average. Despite this, the Kings have a power ranking of 7 and are currently ranked 15th in offense and 4th in defense. They have a record of 16-8-3 for the season. If you are interested in betting on NHL games, consider checking out their free picks.

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New York Islanders Analysis

The New York Islanders are facing challenges this season with their offense struggling to score, averaging only 2.59 goals per game. While Anders Lee, Kyle Palmieri, and Bo Horvat have contributed significantly to the offense, the rest of the team has struggled to score goals, with only three skaters having eight goals or more. Despite the offensive struggles, the defense has been strong, allowing only 2.97 goals per game. Defensemen Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield, as well as Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov, have played key roles in bolstering the defensive unit. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been impressive with a .909 save percentage and a 2.64 goals-against average. The Islanders currently have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked 26th in offense, 16th in defense, and have an overall record of 5-4. Against Los Angeles, the Islanders went 1-2-0 in their last three matchups. In order to improve their performance, the team may benefit from consulting top NHL cappers.

Islanders Face Tough Challenge Against High-Scoring Kings

The New York Islanders have recently secured two consecutive victories, however, they face a formidable opponent in the Los Angeles Kings, one of the top teams in the Western Conference. The Kings, with an average of 3.07 goals per game, possess a strong offensive unit led by key players Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe. Their ability to control the puck and create scoring opportunities through quick passing will likely result in a high scoring game. Defensively, the Kings allow only 2.59 goals per game, thanks to the efforts of players like Michael Anderson and Vladislav Gavrikov who excel at creating turnovers and limiting shots on goal. With goaltender David Rittich in top form, the Kings are expected to deliver a strong performance on the road and secure a victory. We recommend taking the Kings money line as road Favorites.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Kings vs Islanders archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Kings vs Islanders matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings-130 → -134Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Islanders+110 → +117Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Kings-1.5 (+205) → -1.5 (+190)Moved
  • Spread · New York Islanders+1.5 (-248) → +1.5 (-235)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Kings
3-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 1-8-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New York Islanders
5-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-10T03:16:55.280Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Kings defeated New York Islanders 3-1

Los Angeles Kings defeated New York Islanders 3-1 on December 10, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Los Angeles Kings' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (+190) spread, Los Angeles Kings covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • Teddy718Total · Over 5.5 (-110)Loss