Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders 2/24/23 – The Los Angeles Kings will take on New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Los Angeles holds a record 32-19-7. New York’s record is 29-24-7. These two teams met twice last season, with Los Angeles winning both matches. However, in this upcoming match the Islanders predicted to win according to NHL betting sites.
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders
Date & Time: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: UBS Arena
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Betting Odds
Kings
Moneyline: +121
Puckline: +1.5 (-220)
Total: 5.5 under (-110)
Islander
Moneyline: -152
Puckline: -1.5 (+180)
Total: 5.5 under (+100)
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Analysis
Los Angeles Kings is at the back of a back-to-back road. This season, Los Angeles has performed well on offense. They are 12th in goals per match and 11th for shots per game. In seven of their nine previous games, the Kings scored at least four goals. LA’s goaltending this season has been inconsistent. The defense has been excellent. They are 22nd in goals against per match and 5th in shots against per match. Los Angeles is currently second in the Pacific Division, but they are only one point ahead of the Seattle Kraken (and Edmonton Oilers) in that division. The Kings currently lead the Minnesota Wild by four points. If the Kings lose the top three, they will be in the running for the final Wild Card spot.
Recently, the New York Islanders have struggled with their offense. In five of their last 10 games, they scored two goals or less. New York is 24th in goals per match and 20th for shots per match. While the Islanders’ defense has been weak, their goaltending this season has been excellent. New York is ranked eighth in goals against per match and 19th in shots against/per game. Although the Islanders hold the top Wild Card spot, it is not by much. To make it to the postseason, they will need to improve their offense. The Wild Card race is between six teams. All six teams are separated by seven points or less
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Against the Spread
The Kings are 3-2 in their last 5 games. The Kings are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Kings are 17-13 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Kings’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 15 of Kings’ 28 last games at home.
Islanders are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Islanders are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Islanders are 16-14 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Islanders’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Islanders’ 30 last games at home.
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Free Pick
The Islanders have had a very successful goaltending this season, while King’s has been inconsistent. Take New York Islanders to lead the game as per NHL betting trends.
Free Pick: New York Islanders -1.5 (+180)
